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The story of India [videorecording] : with Michael Wood / written and presented by Michael Wood ; produced by Rebecca Dobbs ; filmed and directed by Jeremy Jeffs.

Contributor(s): Wood, Michael, 1948- | Eaton, Leo | Dobbs, Rebecca | Jeffs, Jeremy.
Publisher: [London] : BBC Worldwide, c2007Description: 2 videodiscs (DVD) (ca. 353 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.Subject(s): Wood, Michael, 1948- -- Travel | India -- History | India -- Civilization | India -- Religion | India -- Intellectual life | India -- Kings and rulers | India -- Foreign relations | India -- Politics and government | India -- Social conditions | India -- Description and travelDDC classification: 954.04
Contents:
Beginnings --The power of ideas --Spice routes and silk roads -- Ages of gold --The meeting of two oceans --Freedom.
Production Credits: Original music by Howard Davidson & the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, featured music by AR Rahman.
Presented by Michael Wood.Summary: Acclaimed writer and historian, Michael Wood's 'ten thousand year epic' uncovers the fabulous sights, sounds and dazzling achievements of the world's oldest and most influential civilisation. In this captivating six-part adventure, Wood chronicles the history of the subcontinent, the incredible richness and diversity of its peoples, cultures and landscapes, the intense drama of its past and the originality and continuing relevance of its ideas
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954.04 STO 2007 (Browse shelf) Set of 2 DVDs 1 Available IBDxx,32000,02,GR 1000528929

Includes over 30 minutes of bonus material

Beginnings --The power of ideas --Spice routes and silk roads -- Ages of gold --The meeting of two oceans --Freedom.

Original music by Howard Davidson & the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, featured music by AR Rahman.

Presented by Michael Wood.

Acclaimed writer and historian, Michael Wood's 'ten thousand year epic' uncovers the fabulous sights, sounds and dazzling achievements of the world's oldest and most influential civilisation. In this captivating six-part adventure, Wood chronicles the history of the subcontinent, the incredible richness and diversity of its peoples, cultures and landscapes, the intense drama of its past and the originality and continuing relevance of its ideas