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Afghan Ladies' Driving School
directed by Sean Langan, fl. 2006; produced by Ben Rumney, fl. 2006 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 59 mins
Mr Mamozai's Driving School is the first driving school in Kabul to teach both men and women how to drive. And probably the only driving school for women in the world that is run by men who don't really think women should drive at all. But then the driving instructors at Mr Mamozai's are all ex-Taliban, so clearly...
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directed by Sean Langan, fl. 2006; produced by Ben Rumney, fl. 2006 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 59 mins
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Mr Mamozai's Driving School is the first driving school in Kabul to teach both men and women how to drive. And probably the only driving school for women in the world that is run by men who don't really think women should drive at all. But then the driving instructors at Mr Mamozai's are all ex-Taliban, so clearly this is no ordinary driving school. The programme provides a revealing look at how life has in some ways radically changed for women i...
Mr Mamozai's Driving School is the first driving school in Kabul to teach both men and women how to drive. And probably the only driving school for women in the world that is run by men who don't really think women should drive at all. But then the driving instructors at Mr Mamozai's are all ex-Taliban, so clearly this is no ordinary driving school. The programme provides a revealing look at how life has in some ways radically changed for women in Afghanistan since the collapse of the Taliban, but in other ways, remains difficult. At times hilarious, and shocking, this documentary charts the women's struggle in a male-dominated world, but also puts a human face on a country often in the news.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ben Rumney, fl. 2006
Author / Creator
Sean Langan, fl. 2006
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Topic / Theme
Postwar reconstruction, Afghan people, Women, Current Affairs, African Americans
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Ancient Powers, Episode 3, Making money
directed by Li Li, fl. 2023, Ross Kirby, fl. 2022 and Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, in Ancient Powers, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2023), 49 mins
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological, and physical challenges five powerful civilizations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programs reveal an interconnected world o...
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directed by Li Li, fl. 2023, Ross Kirby, fl. 2022 and Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, in Ancient Powers, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2023), 49 mins
Description
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological, and physical challenges five powerful civilizations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programs reveal an interconnected world of trade, war, and ideas, where each territory found different solutions to the same problems. Robust science, revealing archaeology, a...
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological, and physical challenges five powerful civilizations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programs reveal an interconnected world of trade, war, and ideas, where each territory found different solutions to the same problems. Robust science, revealing archaeology, and stylish CGI present the distant past as never before - an epic game of strategy and luck.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023, Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, Terence Maynard, 1969-
Author / Creator
Li Li, fl. 2023, Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Powers
Speaker / Narrator
Aiman Fatima, fl. 2023, Kevin Dicus, fl. 2018, Meredith Brand, fl. 2023, Terence Maynard, 1969-
Person Discussed
Aiman Fatima, fl. 2023, Kevin Dicus, fl. 2018, Meredith Brand, fl. 2023
Topic / Theme
Cultural diversity, Archaeology, Trade and commerce, Ancient civilizations, Cultural change and history, Egyptians, Chinese, Greeks, Romans (ancient), Indians (Asian)
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Ancient Powers, Episode 4, Kill or Be Killed
directed by Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, in Ancient Powers, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2023), 48 mins
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world...
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directed by Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, in Ancient Powers, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2023), 48 mins
Description
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world of trade, war and ideas, where each territory found different solutions to the same problems. Robust science, revealing archaeology an...
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world of trade, war and ideas, where each territory found different solutions to the same problems. Robust science, revealing archaeology and stylish CGI present the distant past as never before - an epic game of strategy and luck.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023, Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, Terence Maynard, 1969-
Author / Creator
Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010, Li Li, fl. 2023, Ross Kirby, fl. 2022
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Powers
Speaker / Narrator
Stefanos Skarmintzos, fl. 1991, Anirudh Kanisetti, fl. 2015, Salima Ikram, 1965-, Terence Maynard, 1969-
Person Discussed
Stefanos Skarmintzos, fl. 1991, Anirudh Kanisetti, fl. 2015, Salima Ikram, 1965-
Topic / Theme
Archaeological artifacts, War materiel, Ancient civilizations, Cultural diversity, Archaeology, Egyptians, Chinese, Greeks, Romans (ancient), Indians (Asian)
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Ancient Powers, Episode 5, Law and Order
directed by Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, in Ancient Powers, Episode 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2023), 48 mins
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world...
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directed by Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, in Ancient Powers, Episode 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2023), 48 mins
Description
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world of trade, war and ideas, where each territory found different solutions to the same problems. Robust science, revealing archaeology an...
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world of trade, war and ideas, where each territory found different solutions to the same problems. Robust science, revealing archaeology and stylish CGI present the distant past as never before - an epic game of strategy and luck.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023, Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, Terence Maynard, 1969-
Author / Creator
Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010, Li Li, fl. 2023, Ross Kirby, fl. 2022
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Powers
Speaker / Narrator
Brian Martens, fl. 2008, Alexander Mariotti, fl. 2007, Manu S. Pillai, 1990-, Meredith Brand, fl. 2023, Salima Ikram, 1965-, Terence Maynard, 1969-
Person Discussed
Brian Martens, fl. 2008, Alexander Mariotti, fl. 2007, Manu S. Pillai, 1990-, Meredith Brand, fl. 2023, Salima Ikram, 1965-, Vespasian, Emperor of Rome, 0009-0079, Qin shi huang, Emperor of China, 260 BC-210 BC, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep III, Pharoah of Egypt, 1388 BC-1351 BC, Akhenaten, Pharoah of Egypt, Samudra gupta
Topic / Theme
Monarchy, Cultural diversity, Ancient civilizations, Egyptians, Chinese, Greeks, Romans (ancient), Indians (Asian)
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Ancient Powers, Episode 6, End Game
directed by Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, in Ancient Powers, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2023), 50 mins
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world...
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directed by Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022; produced by Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023 and Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, in Ancient Powers, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2023), 50 mins
Description
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world of trade, war and ideas, where each territory found different solutions to the same problems. Robust science, revealing archaeology an...
A new global approach to ancient history that unites the stories of the East and West. The remarkable story of the social, technological and physical challenges five powerful civilisations faced in their battle for survival and domination of the ancient world. These six programmes reveal an interconnected world of trade, war and ideas, where each territory found different solutions to the same problems. Robust science, revealing archaeology and stylish CGI present the distant past as never before - an epic game of strategy and luck.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Simon Winchcombe, fl. 2008, Li Li, fl. 2023, Ross Kirby, fl. 2022, BBC Studios, Terence Maynard, 1969-
Author / Creator
Ian A Hunt, fl. 2010, Li Li, fl. 2023, Ross Kirby, fl. 2022
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Powers
Speaker / Narrator
Arto Belekdanian, fl. 2023, Andreas Kapetanios, fl. 1994, Jigen Tang, 1964-, Nermine Sami, fl. 2023, Alexander Mariotti, fl. 2007, Manu S. Pillai, 1990-, Terence Maynard, 1969-
Person Discussed
Arto Belekdanian, fl. 2023, Andreas Kapetanios, fl. 1994, Jigen Tang, 1964-, Nermine Sami, fl. 2023, Alexander Mariotti, fl. 2007, Manu S. Pillai, 1990-, Ptolemy I Soter, 367 BC-283 BC, Alexander the Great, 356 BC-323 BC
Topic / Theme
Cultural diversity, Monarchy, Religious beliefs, Ancient civilizations, Nepali, Egyptians, Chinese, Greeks, Romans (ancient), Indians (Asian)
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Ancient Worlds, 1, Come Together
produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 52 mins
In the first episode of this epic series archaeologist and historian
Richard Miles explores the origins of one of the most profound
innovations in our human story: civilisation. Starting in Uruk, the
'mother of all cities' in southern Iraq, he travels to Syria, Egypt,
Anatolia and Greece tracing the development of...
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produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 52 mins
Description
In the first episode of this epic series archaeologist and historian
Richard Miles explores the origins of one of the most profound
innovations in our human story: civilisation. Starting in Uruk, the
'mother of all cities' in southern Iraq, he travels to Syria, Egypt,
Anatolia and Greece tracing the development of the complex systems
with which the civilizations of the Bronze Age constructed their
societies: city-building, religion, kingship, war...
In the first episode of this epic series archaeologist and historian
Richard Miles explores the origins of one of the most profound
innovations in our human story: civilisation. Starting in Uruk, the
'mother of all cities' in southern Iraq, he travels to Syria, Egypt,
Anatolia and Greece tracing the development of the complex systems
with which the civilizations of the Bronze Age constructed their
societies: city-building, religion, kingship, war, writing, technology,
diplomacy and trade. Along the way he examines the challenges posed
by this experiment in a new way of being human. 'This isn't the story of
ancient worlds long past' he says, 'it's the story of us, then.'
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Worlds
Topic / Theme
Ancient civilizations, Cities, Civilization, Progress of civilization, Urban life, Urban population, Writing systems, Family and Culture, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Ancient Worlds, 2, The Age of Iron
produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 51 mins
Richard Miles looks at the winners, losers and survivors of the great Bronze Age collapse, a regional catastrophe that wiped out the achievements of civilisation in the Mediterranean about 3,000 years ago. In the new age of iron, civilisation would re-emerge, tempered in the flames of conflict, tougher and more re...
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produced by Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015, in Ancient Worlds, 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 51 mins
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Richard Miles looks at the winners, losers and survivors of the great Bronze Age collapse, a regional catastrophe that wiped out the achievements of civilisation in the Mediterranean about 3,000 years ago. In the new age of iron, civilisation would re-emerge, tempered in the flames of conflict, tougher and more resilient than ever before.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Melanie Archer, fl. 2004-2015
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Ancient Worlds
Topic / Theme
Ancient and classical history curriculums, Ancient civilizations, Cities, Civilization, Progress of civilization, Urban life, Urban population, Family and Culture, World History, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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BBC at War, Episode 1, The War of Words
directed by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006; presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, 1944-; produced by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Fresh One Productions, in BBC at War, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 56 mins
Hailed and derided in equal measure, the BBC in 1939 had yet to seal its reputation. With the advent of war, the corporation found itself thrust into a battle against the Nazis, and the machinations of the British government. This series examines how the conflict transformed the BBC, what impact its broadcasts had...
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directed by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006; presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, 1944-; produced by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Fresh One Productions, in BBC at War, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2015), 56 mins
Description
Hailed and derided in equal measure, the BBC in 1939 had yet to seal its reputation. With the advent of war, the corporation found itself thrust into a battle against the Nazis, and the machinations of the British government. This series examines how the conflict transformed the BBC, what impact its broadcasts had at home and abroad, and uncovers the battles that raged with the government over its independence – out of which was forged the temp...
Hailed and derided in equal measure, the BBC in 1939 had yet to seal its reputation. With the advent of war, the corporation found itself thrust into a battle against the Nazis, and the machinations of the British government. This series examines how the conflict transformed the BBC, what impact its broadcasts had at home and abroad, and uncovers the battles that raged with the government over its independence – out of which was forged the template for the modern BBC. From an early Nazi propaganda coup that forced the BBC into action and how fears of a crisis in morale at home led to class barriers being swept away on the airwaves, to how stubborn determination and technical improvisation enabled broadcasting from the heart of the war zone, BBC at War reveals how World War Two was the making of the BBC – and nearly its breaking.
In episode one of this two-part series, Jonathan Dimbleby reveals how the BBC prepared for the first war broadcast and fought off government attempts to control it. Wholly unprepared, the BBC fended off complete government takeover and emerged a trusted global news source. Using a wealth of preserved recordings and previously unseen documents, Jonathan uncovers the compelling story of how the BBC went into battle - against Hitler and Whitehall's ministers - and played its part in the social revolution the war provoked.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Fresh One Productions
Author / Creator
Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Jonathan Dimbleby, 1944-
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
BBC at War
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, British, Germans
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BBC at War, Episode 2, Into Battle
directed by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006; presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, 1944-; produced by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Fresh One Productions, in BBC at War, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1939), 57 mins
Hailed and derided in equal measure, the BBC in 1939 had yet to seal its reputation. With the advent of war, the corporation found itself thrust into a battle against the Nazis, and the machinations of the British government. This series examines how the conflict transformed the BBC, what impact its broadcasts had...
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directed by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006; presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, 1944-; produced by Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Fresh One Productions, in BBC at War, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1939), 57 mins
Description
Hailed and derided in equal measure, the BBC in 1939 had yet to seal its reputation. With the advent of war, the corporation found itself thrust into a battle against the Nazis, and the machinations of the British government. This series examines how the conflict transformed the BBC, what impact its broadcasts had at home and abroad, and uncovers the battles that raged with the government over its independence – out of which was forged the temp...
Hailed and derided in equal measure, the BBC in 1939 had yet to seal its reputation. With the advent of war, the corporation found itself thrust into a battle against the Nazis, and the machinations of the British government. This series examines how the conflict transformed the BBC, what impact its broadcasts had at home and abroad, and uncovers the battles that raged with the government over its independence – out of which was forged the template for the modern BBC. From an early Nazi propaganda coup that forced the BBC into action and how fears of a crisis in morale at home led to class barriers being swept away on the airwaves, to how stubborn determination and technical improvisation enabled broadcasting from the heart of the war zone, BBC at War reveals how World War Two was the making of the BBC – and nearly its breaking.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Fresh One Productions
Author / Creator
Robin Barnwell, fl. 2006, Jonathan Dimbleby, 1944-
Date Published / Released
1939
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
BBC at War
Topic / Theme
World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, British, Germans
Copyright Message
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Beauty of Books, Episode 1, Ancient Bibles
directed by Michael Waterhouse, fl. 1993-2016; produced by Tern Television Productions, in Beauty of Books, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2011), 33 mins
From philosophy, religion, art, science, politics and the rise of ideologies all the way through to fantastical fictions, books have enabled new ideas to reach eager audiences across the globe. However, they are not simply conveyors of story, knowledge and belief. Some of the most important books in the world are...
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directed by Michael Waterhouse, fl. 1993-2016; produced by Tern Television Productions, in Beauty of Books, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2011), 33 mins
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From philosophy, religion, art, science, politics and the rise of ideologies all the way through to fantastical fictions, books have enabled new ideas to reach eager audiences across the globe. However, they are not simply conveyors of story, knowledge and belief. Some of the most important books in the world are also stunningly beautiful, iconic masterpieces in their own right. Just as you don't judge a book by its cover alone, you don't judge a...
From philosophy, religion, art, science, politics and the rise of ideologies all the way through to fantastical fictions, books have enabled new ideas to reach eager audiences across the globe. However, they are not simply conveyors of story, knowledge and belief. Some of the most important books in the world are also stunningly beautiful, iconic masterpieces in their own right. Just as you don't judge a book by its cover alone, you don't judge a book by its story alone - the outer and inner make up the whole. From the first bibles to medieval masterpieces like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, and from children's stories such as Alice in Wonderland to the beauty of the humble paperback, this series combines human stories, expert interviews and historic archive, to reveal the astonishing, the absorbing, the arresting, beauty of books.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tern Television Productions, Richard Dormer, 1969-
Author / Creator
Michael Waterhouse, fl. 1993-2016
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Beauty of Books
Speaker / Narrator
Richard Dormer, 1969-
Topic / Theme
Religion and Belief Systems, Christian, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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