A history of Britain the complete collection / [videorecording] : written and presented by Simon Schama ; a BBC production in association with The History Channel ; written by Simon Schama. - New York : A&E Television Networks Distributed by New Video, c2002 - 5 videodiscs (ca. 900 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in

Originally broadcast by the BBC in 2000 Includes Simon Schama biography/bibliography, biographies of key historical figures, interactive menus, scene selection.

v. 1: Beginnings (circa 3100BC - 1000 AD). Conquest (circa 1000 -1087). Dynasty (circa 1087-1216). - v. 2: Nations (circa1216-1348). King death (1348-1500). Burning convictions (circa 1500-1558). - v. 3: The body of the queen (1558-1603). The British wars (1603-1649). Revolutions (1649-1689). - v. 4: Britannia incorporated (circa 1690 - circa 1750). The wrong empire (circa 1750 - circa 1800). Forces of nature. (circa 1780 - circa 1832). - v. 5: Victoria and her sisters (1830 - circa 1910). Empire of good intentions (circa 1830 - circa 1925). The two Winstons (20th century)

Executive producer, Martin Davidson Executive producer, Martin Davidson

Presented by Simon Schama

This 15-episode series covers the history of Great Britain from 3100 B.C. through the 20th century


DVD, Dolby digital stereo

0767045599 (set) : RM322.96 0767045602 (v. 1) 0767045610 (v. 2) 0767045629 (v. 3) 0767045637 (v. 4) 0767045645 (v. 5)


Documentary television programs


Great Britain--History

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