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A History of Britain: The Complete Collection [DVD]

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Format NTSC, Box set, DVD, Full Screen, Color
Contributor Matthew Rhys, Simon Schama, Samuel West, Gerry O'Brien, David Threlfall, Lindsay Duncan, George Anton, Christian Rodska, Anthony Bate, Emilia Fox, Timothy West, Michael Kitchen See more
Language English
Number Of Discs 5
Runtime 15 hours
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From the dawn of civilization to the 20th century, A HISTORY OF BRITAIN re-animates familiar tales and illuminates overlooked aspects of England's past. Written and hosted by historian Simon Schama (the bestselling author of Rembrandt's Eyes and The Embarrassment of Riches), this monumental The History Channel®/BBC co-production has been hailed by critics for its colorful--and controversial--approach, which discards timelines and tiresome lineages for a lively look at the personalities and cultures that infuse British history.

From India to Ireland, the Norman Invasion to the American Revolution, Schama spotlights the epic themes and towering figures that transformed an island "at the edge of the world" into the greatest empire on earth, examining the impact of this extraordinary heritage on the modern nation.

All 15 episodes of the landmark series are available on DVD for the first time in this extraordinary collector's set that belongs in the library of every history buff. Beginnings, Conquest, Dynasty, Nations, King Death, Burning Convictions, The Body of the Queen, The British Wars, Revolutions, Britannia Incorporated, The Wrong Empire, Forces of Nature, Victoria and her Sisters, Empire of Good Intentions, The Two Winstons.

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What do you get when you combine the resources and ethos of the BBC with the literary panache of one of the world's best narrative historians? The answer is Simon Schama's History of Britain television series. In this well-written and thoughtfully crafted survey, Schama, the bestselling author of books on European cultural history such as The Embarrassment of Riches and Citizens, has managed to be both conventional and provocative. He tells the official version of Britain's story--Roman Britain, the Norman Conquest, the struggles of the Henrys and Richards, Elizabeth I, Scottish rebellions and the English Civil Wars, the American Revolution, the growth of the British Empire, Queen Victoria, the industrial age, and Winston Churchill. But while sticking to a script familiar to anyone who sat up and listened during history class, Schama brings it all alive with memorable prose and presence--Simon de Montfort's rebel parliament is described as inaugurating the "union between patriotism and insubordination"; with Henry VIII, Schama says, "you could practically smell the testosterone." Schama is also particularly enlightening on the symbolism of buildings, memorials, language, and ceremonies, and on the complex relations between England and its Celtic and Catholic neighbors. If history must have gloss, then let it be presented like this. --Miles Taylor

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 5.75 x 3 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Box set, DVD, Full Screen, Color
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 15 hours
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ November 26, 2002
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Simon Schama, Michael Kitchen, Samuel West, Lindsay Duncan, David Threlfall
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ A&E Home Video
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00006RCKI
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 5
  • Customer Reviews:
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I am very impressed with the merchandise received from this seller. The disc cases and the DVD's, are in excellent condition. I assume the seller left a little not in one of the cases highlighting 'Burning Convictions' which is one of my favorite episodes.I'm very satisfied with my purchase, and highly recommend this seller.
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I am very impressed with the merchandise received from this seller. The disc cases and the DVD's, are in excellent condition. I assume the seller left a little not in one of the cases highlighting 'Burning Convictions' which is one of my favorite episodes.

I'm very satisfied with my purchase, and highly recommend this seller.
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