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Engineering an Empire, China
directed by Mark Cannon, fl. 2003, Joanna Forscher, fl. 2006 and Douglas Ross, fl. 2005; produced by Joanna Forscher, fl. 2006, Douglas Ross, fl. 2005 and Randy Martin, fl. 1979-2017, History Television Network Productions, in Engineering an Empire (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. Episode: China: For over 4000 years, the world's greatest empires have come and gone--only China has survived the test of time.
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directed by Mark Cannon, fl. 2003, Joanna Forscher, fl. 2006 and Douglas Ross, fl. 2005; produced by Joanna Forscher, fl. 2006, Douglas Ross, fl. 2005 and Randy Martin, fl. 1979-2017, History Television Network Productions, in Engineering an Empire (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
Description
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. Episode: China: For over 4000 years, the world's greatest empires have come and gone--only China has survived the test of time.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Peter Weller, 1947-, Joanna Forscher, fl. 2006, Douglas Ross, fl. 2005, Randy Martin, fl. 1979-2017, History Television Network Productions, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Mark Cannon, fl. 2003, Joanna Forscher, fl. 2006, Douglas Ross, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Joanna Waley-Cohen, 1952-, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Joanna Waley-Cohen, 1952-, Yang Guang, Emperor Yang of Sui, 569 BC-618 BC, Li Bing, Qin shi huang, Emperor of China, 260 BC-210 BC, Zheng He, 1371-1435, Liu Bang, 256 BC-195 BC
Topic / Theme
Monuments, Hydraulic engineering, Military engineering, Ancient and classical history curriculums, Ancient civilizations, Empire, Archaeological sites, Waterways, Excavation, Battles, Chinese
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In Search of History, U.S. Invaded
produced by Ruben Norte, Weller/Grossman Productions, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 44 mins
In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: U.S. Invaded!: Few invasions into U.S. territory have been launched, very few were successful...
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produced by Ruben Norte, Weller/Grossman Productions, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 44 mins
Description
In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: U.S. Invaded!: Few invasions into U.S. territory have been launched, very few were successful. We'll revisit the more auspicious enemy actions--from Pancho Villa's raid on a New Mexican town, to the 1945 deaths of six Oregonians...
In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: U.S. Invaded!: Few invasions into U.S. territory have been launched, very few were successful. We'll revisit the more auspicious enemy actions--from Pancho Villa's raid on a New Mexican town, to the 1945 deaths of six Oregonians.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ruben Norte, Weller/Grossman Productions, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Bombings, War casualties, Attacks (Battles), Invasions, Soldiers, British, Americans
Copyright Message
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Mexico: From Independence to the Alamo
(New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
For 300 years after the conquistadors' triumph over the Aztecs, Mexico was the crown jewel of the Spanish colonial empire. This volume reveals what life was like during that time and examines the injustices of the feudal system and the excesses of the Inquisition, which led to the long fight for freedom from Spain...
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(New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
Description
For 300 years after the conquistadors' triumph over the Aztecs, Mexico was the crown jewel of the Spanish colonial empire. This volume reveals what life was like during that time and examines the injustices of the feudal system and the excesses of the Inquisition, which led to the long fight for freedom from Spain. Also, the storied Battle of the Alamo is relived, which forever colored Mexico's relationship with its powerful neighbor to the North...
For 300 years after the conquistadors' triumph over the Aztecs, Mexico was the crown jewel of the Spanish colonial empire. This volume reveals what life was like during that time and examines the injustices of the feudal system and the excesses of the Inquisition, which led to the long fight for freedom from Spain. Also, the storied Battle of the Alamo is relived, which forever colored Mexico's relationship with its powerful neighbor to the North.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Francisco Rivela, 1955-2009
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Speaker / Narrator
Francisco Rivela, 1955-2009
Topic / Theme
Agricultural conditions, Colonial populations, Sieges, Battles, Decolonization, Imperialism, Mexican Revolution, 1810-1821, Battle of the Alamo, San Antonio, TX, February 23-March 6, 1836, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, World History, Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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The Revolution, A Hornet's Nest
directed by Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000; produced by Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, in The Revolution (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the story of this pivotal era in history will unfold through cinematic recreations. Episode: A Hornet's Nest: After the fall of Charleston, the Revol...
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directed by Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000; produced by Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, in The Revolution (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Description
From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the story of this pivotal era in history will unfold through cinematic recreations. Episode: A Hornet's Nest: After the fall of Charleston, the Revolutionary War explodes into the Carolina backcountry.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gregory Henry, fl. 2009, Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, Edward Herrmann, 1943-2014
Author / Creator
Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, Gregory Henry, fl. 2009, David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
The Revolution
Speaker / Narrator
John Buchanan, 1931-, Libby O'Connell, fl. 1998, John Hall, fl. 1994, Willard Sterne Randall, 1942-, Edward Herrmann, 1943-2014
Person Discussed
John Buchanan, 1931-, Libby O'Connell, fl. 1998, John Hall, fl. 1994, Willard Sterne Randall, 1942-
Topic / Theme
Military maneuvers, Military campaigns, Constitution, War, Colonization, History, Battle of Cowpens, SC, January 17, 1781, American Revolution, 1775-1783, British, Americans
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The Revolution, Becoming A Nation
directed by Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000; produced by Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, in The Revolution (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the story of this pivotal era in history will unfold through cinematic recreations. Episode: Becoming A Nation: The news of the American victory at Y...
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directed by Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000; produced by Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, in The Revolution (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Description
From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the story of this pivotal era in history will unfold through cinematic recreations. Episode: Becoming A Nation: The news of the American victory at Yorktown spreads like wildfire around the globe. Patriots celebrate and loyalists begin evacuating, as Washington awaits the next Britis...
From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the story of this pivotal era in history will unfold through cinematic recreations. Episode: Becoming A Nation: The news of the American victory at Yorktown spreads like wildfire around the globe. Patriots celebrate and loyalists begin evacuating, as Washington awaits the next British move.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, Edward Herrmann, 1943-2014
Author / Creator
Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, Gregory Henry, fl. 2009, David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
The Revolution
Speaker / Narrator
Libby O'Connell, fl. 1998, Bruce Chadwick, Edward Herrmann, 1943-2014
Person Discussed
Libby O'Connell, fl. 1998, Bruce Chadwick, George Washington, 1732-1799
Topic / Theme
History, Colonization, Revolutions, Military victories, Constitution, War, American Revolution, 1775-1783, British Surrender at Yorktown, VA, October 19, 1781, United States. Constitution Signed, Philadelphia, PA, September 17, 1787, British, Americans
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The Revolution, Forging an Army
directed by Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000; produced by Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, in The Revolution (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the story of this pivotal era in history will unfold through cinematic recreations. Episode: Forging an Army: George Washington's losses are adding u...
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directed by Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000; produced by Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, in The Revolution (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Description
From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the story of this pivotal era in history will unfold through cinematic recreations. Episode: Forging an Army: George Washington's losses are adding up and some in Congress begin to question his leadership.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gregory Henry, fl. 2009, Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, Edward Herrmann, 1943-2014
Author / Creator
Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, Gregory Henry, fl. 2009, David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
The Revolution
Speaker / Narrator
John Hall, fl. 1994, Caroline Cox, 1954-2014, Bruce Chadwick, Willard Sterne Randall, 1942-, Edward Herrmann, 1943-2014
Person Discussed
John Hall, fl. 1994, Caroline Cox, 1954-2014, Bruce Chadwick, Willard Sterne Randall, 1942-, George Washington, 1732-1799
Topic / Theme
Military strategy, Colonization, Military campaigns, Constitution, Battle preparations, Armies, Revolutions, Constitutional Convention, Philadelphia, PA, 1787, United States. Constitution Signed, Philadelphia, PA, September 17, 1787, Battle of Monmouth Courthouse, NJ, June 28, 1778, American Revolution, 1775-1783, British, Americans
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The Revolution, The End Game
directed by Gregory Henry, fl. 2009, Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017 and David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000; produced by Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, in The Revolution (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the story of this pivotal era in history will unfold through cinematic recreations. Episode: The End Game: In this hour, Washington faces two mutinie...
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directed by Gregory Henry, fl. 2009, Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017 and David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000; produced by Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, in The Revolution (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Description
From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the story of this pivotal era in history will unfold through cinematic recreations. Episode: The End Game: In this hour, Washington faces two mutinies in the Continental Army. Congress is broke and the army desperately needs more help from the French.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gregory Henry, fl. 2009, Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, Edward Herrmann, 1943-2014
Author / Creator
Gregory Henry, fl. 2009, Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
The Revolution
Speaker / Narrator
Ray Raphael, 1943-, Libby O'Connell, fl. 1998, Edward Herrmann, 1943-2014
Person Discussed
Ray Raphael, 1943-, Libby O'Connell, fl. 1998, George Washington, 1732-1799
Topic / Theme
Bereavement, Nationalism, Military maneuvers, History, War, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Americans, French
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The Revolution, The War Heads South
directed by Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000; produced by Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, in The Revolution (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the story of this pivotal era in history will unfold through cinematic recreations. Episode: The War Heads South: Failing to defeat the tenacious Geo...
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directed by Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000; produced by Gregory Henry, fl. 2009 and Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, in The Revolution (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Description
From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the story of this pivotal era in history will unfold through cinematic recreations. Episode: The War Heads South: Failing to defeat the tenacious George Washington, the British change course, turning their attention southward.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gregory Henry, fl. 2009, Stephen Stept, Partisan Pictures, Edward Herrmann, 1943-2014
Author / Creator
Peter Schnall, fl. 1980-2017, Gregory Henry, fl. 2009, David Shadrack Smith, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
The Revolution
Speaker / Narrator
Gary B. Nash, 1933-, Libby O'Connell, fl. 1998, John Hall, fl. 1994, James O. Horton, 1943-2017, Edward Herrmann, 1943-2014
Person Discussed
Gary B. Nash, 1933-, Libby O'Connell, fl. 1998, John Hall, fl. 1994, James O. Horton, 1943-2017, George Washington, 1732-1799
Topic / Theme
Military victories, Military strategy, Pardons, Executions, War, History, American Revolution, 1775-1783, British, Americans
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