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Black Fox: (The Rise And Fall Of Adolf Hitler)
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BLACK FOX is the story of the most feared and fanatical national leader in all history. Explore Hitler’s bitter boyhood in Austria, his frustrated ambition to be an artist, his four years of soldiering in the First World War, his ruthless drive to power in a defeated Germany and his cold and hot wars of conquest against all of Europe...and against the German people. This film also explores his death by his own hand in an underground bunker in smoldering Berlin. BLACK FOX is a revealing film story of Adolf Hitler's ambition, his passion, his demonic will, his million-fold murders.
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Famous Authors: The Brontë Sisters
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The English Brönte family, originally of Irish descent, produced three 19th century novelists: Charlotte, Emily and Anne. The three grew up in a torrid girls' school with living conditions that led to the death of two elder sisters. The children developed their literary talents in the Yorkshire moors after leaving the Cowan Bridge School. Charlotte worked as a governess and as a teacher at the school of Constantine Héger where she and Emily studied. She based many of the scenes in Villette on her frustrating experiences there. Charlotte also published a volume of poetry done by three sisters under pen names. She is best known for Jane Eyre, which achieved spectacular success. Emily is generally considered the best writer of the three. Wuthering Heights, which skeptics attribute to her brother, is her best known work. She also published such poems as The Prisoner, Remembrance and The Visionary. Anne, the least heralded of the writers wrote Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wilfred Hall, which critics said would not be remembered were it not for her sisters.
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Famous Authors: George Orwell
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English novelist, essayist, and critic, Orwell (pen name of Eric Arthur Blair) was born in India where his father was in the civil service. He won a scholarship to Eton but was financially unable to go on to Oxford or Cambridge. Instead he spent five years with the Imperial Police in Burma. His experiences there provided the background for his Burmese Days, an attack on British Imperialism. Homage to Catalonia expresses Orwell's disillusionment during the Spanish Civil War, in which he fought on the Republican side. After this point, Orwell said all of his writings were directed against totalitarianism in all forms. This commitment is manifest in his two greatest novels, Animal Farm and 1984.
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Famous Authors: Ernest Hemingway
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Enigmatic and intriguing, Hemingway is one of America's favorite authors. His dramatic understatement, dialogue and use of heroes made for great human interest. Hemingway's writing was influenced by his tenure as a foreign war correspondent; A Farewell to Arms and To Have and Have Not are excellent literary results of this experience. He is also known for The Old Man and the Sea which was derived from his time spent in Cuba. In 1954, Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, but stricken with physical maladies, he published nothing more of significance before his suicide in 1961.
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Hal Holbrook In Mark Twain Tonight!
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Television history was made on March 6, 1967 when an audience of over 30 million viewers tuned in to watch the first television broadcast of Hal Holbrook’s landmark one-man show, Mark Twain Tonight! The 90-minute special was a tour de force, and was acclaimed as one of the high points in television history. Most startling is the freshness of Twain’s stinging commentary on politics, the art of lying, religion, patriotism, slavery, and Man’s notion that he is the Creator’s pet. Holbrook seems to improvise his way through the gold mine of Twain’s writing, stitching it together from many sources, allowing us to see into the heart and soul of the great humorist at 70.
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Jane Austen (Great Women Writers)
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The English author Jane Austen lived from 1775 to 1817. Her novels are highly prized not only for their light irony, humor, and depiction of contemporary English country life, but also for their serious underlying qualities. Austen wrote six major novels including "Sense and Sensibility", "Pride and Prejudice", and "Emma". Her other writings consist of plays, verses, short novels, and a virtual cornucopia of literary expressions. These works are collected into three volumes, all three of which are an extravagant display of Austen's wit and literary genius.
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Emily Dickinson (Great Women Writers)
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The American poet Emily Dickinson decided against publishing her poems, and during her lifetime only seven of her works were ever published. During the Civil War she wrote over 800 poems, many of which were not completed and written on scraps of paper. The later years of her life were primarily spent in mourning due to the numerous deaths among her family and friends. At her death she left behind over 2000 poems. As a result of Emily Dickinson's life of solitude, she was able to focus on her world more sharply than other authors of her time.
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The Brontë Sisters (Great Women Writers)
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Emily Brönte was born in England in 1818. Emily's only close friends were her brother Branwell and her sisters Charlotte and Anne. Emily began writing poems at an early age and published twenty-one of them, together with poems by Anne and Charlotte. The slim volume only sold two copies, and the failure led all three to begin work on novels: Emily on Wuthering Heights, Charlotte on Jane Eyre, and Anne on Agnes Grey. Emily died of tuberculosis at the age of thirty, and never knew the great success of her only novel Wuthering Heights.
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Great Writers: Jack London
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Jack London (1876-1916), was born in San Francisco. After completing grammar school, he worked at various odd jobs. In 1897 and 1898, London participated in the Alaska gold rush, and upon his return to the San Francisco area, he began to write about his experiences. A collection of his short stories, The Son of the Wolf, was published in 1900. Many of his stories, including his masterpieces, The Call Of The Wild (1903), deal with the reversion of a civilized creature to the primitive state.
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John Steinbeck (Great Writers)
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John Steinbeck (1902-1968) was born in Salinas, California and educated at Stanford University. As a youth, he worked as a ranch hand and fruit picker. His novel, Cup of Gold (1929), romanticizes the life and exploits of the famous 17th century Welsh pirate, Sir Henry Morgan. In The Pastures of Heaven (1932), a group of short stories depicting a community of southern California farmers, Steinbeck first dealt with the hardworking people and social themes associated with most of his works. Steinbeck's most widely known work is The Grapes of Wrath.
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Voices from Hitlers Army (6 show set on 2-Discs)
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Like old soldiers everywhere, they are fading away, but these German veterans of World War II have an incredible and sometimes shocking story to tell. This is a unique opportunity to see and hear the last testimonies of Hitler's armies. These are remarkable personal accounts of Germany's rise and fall from the inside. Learn how those responsible for the maelstrom sent their armies to conquer only to see them crushed as the world united against them; of men seduced by the siren call of Hitler only to pay a very heavy price.
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G.I. Joe: Ernie Pyle
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G.I. Joe: Ernie Pyle celebrates the life of the nation's most beloved war correspondent. Through dramatic re-enactments, still photos, and Pyle's own moving words, a common thread of reality is woven into the fabric of the everyday man's perspective.
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Meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald is a one man show that tells the story of the great novelists life and works and the fascinating people who passed through his world, the characters in his novels. A compelling human drama, rich with laughter and tears. Starring: Larry Vanderveen.
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Othello (Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Production)
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Performed for the first time at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, with its racing concentrated plot and intense dramatic detail, Othello is one of Shakespeare’s most exiting, atmospheric and heartbreaking plays. This is a tale of uncontrollable jealousy, deception and murder driven by one of theatre’s greatest villains.
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The First World War 1914-1918
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This informative documentary tells the story of World War I and what was thought to be “The War to End All Wars”, a conflict with dramatic events, entangled alliances, and innovations such as planes, tanks, and telecommunications being used on the battlefield. All of this took place against the backdrop of dramatic industrial and social changes throughout the world.
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The Normans: The Complete Epic Saga
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The history of the Normans is a chronicle of the roots of modern society, religion and politics. This landmark three-part series presents the epic story of the Normans as it has never before told before.
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Roald Dahl: The Making of Modern Children's Literature
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Everyone knows that Roald Dahl’s stories for children – James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and Matilda – are special. But the quality that makes them unique is difficult to define. Dahls appealed to the disgusting side of children’s imaginations, and although critics cite his stories as ‘dark’, ‘subversive’ and ‘diseased’, children world-wide continue to love Dahl’s work. (Educationalists have failed to have his books banned). This profile looks at the influences that made his vivid writings and magical tales so convincing. Family and friends describe his complicated, and very public, private life and read from his many children’s books.
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I, Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
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This award-winning series takes a fascinating look at the public and private lives of six key men who ruled the Roman Empire. Starting with Julius Caesar, the series charts the rise and fall of Roman power over 600 years through the lives of six of the most charismatic leaders in world history; Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Constantine and Justinian.
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The Jews: A People's History
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This five part documentary explores 4000 years of Jewish history, starting with the origins of the Jewish people in the Middle East right through to present day Judaism. The series researches the roots of the Jewish people, seeking clues about Judaism at the archaeological excavation sites, the centers of culture and in the written “evidence” of the Jewish Diaspora.
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The Germanic Tribes: The Complete Four-Hour Saga
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The series breathes new life into the little known world of the Germanic tribes. We see how they lived, fought and worshipped their gods. Intricate 3D animation shows how they built their settlements, buried their kings and vanquished their enemies. Roman cities such as the ancient Cologne, home of the Romanophile Germans, and the Roman limes, the border to free Germania, are also reconstructed through magnificent computer graphics and full cast reenactments. This entertaining and informative DVD presents the definitive history of the Germanic people.
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J.R.R. Tolkien
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This film tells the story of John Reuel Tolkien, English writer, poet, philologist and author of many stories, including most famously The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings. It describes the importance of the rural English West Midlands, where Tolkien grew up, in shaping his literary imagination and how the ancient northern languages he studied and taught throughout his life influenced his writing. These factors stimulated him to provide a context in which his own, invented languages might be spoken-an imaginary land called Middle-earth.
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Fidel Castro: Lider Maximo
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July 26th, 1953 marked the beginning of the Cuban Revolution. Castro’s goal was to initiate guerrilla warfare in the countryside in order to overthrow Batista and establish a democratic alternative. After a long bloody battle, the dictator was overthrown, the people rejoiced, the revolution had triumphed and the legend of the ‘lider maximo’ was born. This program presents the story of Fidel Castro, the symbol and incarnation of Cuba, from his early days right up through his recent transfer of power to his brother Raul.
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Religions Around The World
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Throughout the world, mankind is joined - but sometimes divided - by the depth and passion of his religious devotion. This film investigates the fascinating range of major religions from all over the globe and explores their differences and similarities. This DVD features all new location footage, expert comment and analysis,stylish reconstructions, period images, the religions and people.
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The Napoleonic Wars
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This is the powerful story of an era dominated by one remarkable man: the Emperor Napoleon, a man who has attracted more debate than almost any figure in history. Ruthless, despotic, but an undoubted military genius, this informative film follows the Emperor from his early days, through the glorious victory at Austerlitz, to the disasters of the Russian campaign and final defeat at Waterloo.
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Augustan Poets
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This enlightening guide to the work of the Augustan Poets includes the works of the poets Alexander Pope and John Dryden. Powerful readings and authentic filmed recreations combine to place the poets and their work in historical context. Themes such as prejudice, contempt, and the use of satire within poems are analyzed and explained.
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Romantic Poets
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As superb study of the poets of the Romantic period, featuring the works of Wordsworth, Byron, Keats, Coleridge and others. This informative program is a perfect introduction to the Romantic movement of the nineteenth century which was responsible for a revival of interest in medieval romance, the supernatural, and the mystery of life.
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Victorian Poets
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Features the works of favorite Victorian poets, including Tennyson, Browning, Hopkins and others. This fascinating program provides a revealing look into the great works of this period, plus filmed reconstructions which depict life during the Victorian Era. It also gives the modern viewer a unique look at a school of poetry which was, foremost, a reflection of its time.
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Balzac
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In 1815, the Battle of Waterloo ended the Napoleonic age and restored the Bourbon monarchy to the throne of France. But the revolutionary spirit of 1789 refused to disappear, and the next decades saw France bitterly divided between conservative and revolutionary factions. This divided age produced some of the greatest achievements in French painting and literature. Featuring reconstructions of Balzac's life, Interpretation and analysis by Graham Robb, the leading authority on Balzac's life, Dr. Michele Hannoosh of St. Catherine's College, Cambridge and Dr. Richard Bolter of Bristol University.
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Dante- The Divine Comedy
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A powerful introduction to the greatest work of medieval literature, which draws upon new dramatic filmed sequences, contemporary images and the work of artists inspired by Dante's epic voyage of the imagination. This stirring film provides the ideal starting point for the study of this major work. Entertaining and informative, Dante and the Divine Comedy will inspire viewers to want to study this work.
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Carthage
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Examine the spectacular wonders of the ancient city which stood on the northern coast of Africa, near modern day Tunis. This Lost Treasures program allows us a unique glimpse of the "new city", including the mighty walled fortress of Byrsa, which overlooked Carthage's splendid twin harbors.
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Ancient Jerusalem
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This program tells the story of the Holy City, and the dominant building, the Temple, which once contained the Ark of the Covenant. Lost Treasures visits the sacred city exploring its famous walls and gates, and the mysterious temple under which so many secrets maybe buried.
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Life In Anglo-Saxon Times
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Filmed at Houlgate Village near York, Life in Anglo-Saxon Times provides young people with the ideal introduction to known aspects of life during the Dark Ages. Simply presented, but with authority.
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Life In Medieval Times
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Life in Medieval Times provides young people with the perfect introduction to everyday life in the medieval period of British history. Features: A reconstructed working medieval village, Authentic recreations to illustrate all aspects of life all that time and more.
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Life In Victorian Times
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Incorporating rare footage from the end of Queen Victoria's reign, this film presents an uncomplicated picture of the era for younger audiences, focusing on aspects of everyday life. Features: Dramatized readings and contemporary accounts and many period photographs, engravings, paintings and drawings.
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Charles Darwin
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Featuring specially-commissioned footage shot at Down House, the home of Charles Darwin, this fascinating DVD tells the story of an extraordinary man who re-shaped scientific thinking and left the world an invaluable legacy. The program explores Darwin's personal life, looks at the impact of his work in his own time and on the modern world, and shows how both his life and work were profoundly influenced by his surroundings.
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Galileo
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This is the story of the brilliant Italian astronomer and mathematician who dared to challenge the accepted teachings of his day. Galileo's work brought him to the attention of the Inquisition and one of history's greatest minds was forced to work his last years under house arrest.
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Medieval Warfare: The Crusades
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For nearly two centuries, generations of knights from England and western Europe marched to do battle with the Saracen hordes who occupied the Holy Land. Bitter and bloody, these great battles are known to history as the Crusades. Perhaps most famous of all was Richard the Lionheart's struggle with the Emperor Saladin on the burning sands of Palestine in 1190. The Crusades: The Holy Wars features reconstruction footage and spectacular computer effects to tell the dramatic story of the great conflict between Christianity and Islam.
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The Romans And Barbarians
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The mighty legions of Rome marched all over Europe to chase glory and conquer lands for their Emperor. This is the story of the Roman invasion of Britian, the weapons and tactics that made the legions so feared and the culture that has endured to the present day.
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The Eastern Empires
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The early empires of the east are perhaps the most fascinating of all ancient civilizations, especially the society and culture of Japan. This episode explores the truth behind these ancient people, looking particularly at the cult of the samurai and the empire's martial arts.
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The Americas
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Sun gods, human sacrifice and sacred beasts all played their part in the world of the Aztecs. This revealing program explores the mysterious history of the Mayans and tells the fascinating story of the Native Americans.
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The Viking Age
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There was a time when the sight of a Viking long ship on the horizon struck terror into the hearts of enemies everywhere. This program explains why the Viking reputation for pillage and plunder was so well-earned. It also highlights some of the lesser-known aspects of Viking life, including their remarkable religions, arts and crafts.
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The First Civilizations
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This fascinating episode from the Secrets of Ancient Empires collection investigates the very latest findings about the development of the earliest civilizations. Superb graphics and re-creations combine to reveal the truth behind our transition from hunter gatherer to city dweller as the myth of the 'primitive savages' of pre-history is explored. The great ancient cities of Babylon and Jericho are explored as the program compares the lives of our earliest ancestors and their nomadic contemporaries.
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