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The American Revolution : one nation's rise to independence

Call Numbers

  • DVD 973.3 A51276 DISC 1 (CEN)
  • DVD 973.3 A51276 DISC 2 (CEN)
  • DVD 973.3 A51276 DISC 3 (CEN)
  • DVD 973.3 A51276 DISC 4 (CEN)
  • DVD 973.3 A51276 DISC 5 (CEN)

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Performers

Various narrators, including Kelsey Grammer and Michael Learned.

Publication Information

[United States] : Marketed and distributed in the U.S. by New Video, c2005.

Physical Description

5 videodiscs (482 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

Revisit the birth of a nation in this truly definitive look at America's fight for independence and its world-changing rise to glory. From the Declaration of Independence to the Treaty of Paris, these are the stories and events surrounding the remarkable achievements of heroic individuals seized by the epic forces of history. Features: 5 documentaries ; thrilling re-enactments of great battles ; compelling period images ; rare archival material ; commentary by leading historians.

Notes

DVD format ; Dolby digital stereo.

Videodisc release of the 2005 documentary originally broadcast on The History Channel and the A&E television program, Biography.

Not rated.

Includes interactive menus and scene selection.

Contents

  • Disc 1. The conflict ignites ; 1776
  • Disc 2. Washington & Arnold ; The world at war
  • Disc 3. England's last chance ; Birth of the republic
  • Disc 4. George Washington: founding father ; Benjamin Franklin: citizen of the world
  • Disc 5. Paul Revere: the midnight rider ; Benedict Arnold: triumph and treason.

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