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Masters of War. by R. Wilson, Andrew,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andrew R. WilsonOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2012.Take an inside look at both the content and historical context of the world's greatest war strategists, guided by a member of the elite U.S. Naval War College. You'll gain a new appreciation for the subtleties and complexities of strategy, in war and otherwise.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Military history..; History, Modern.; Instructional films.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; History.; War.; Documentary television programs.;
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Joe Louis [videorecording] : America's hero-- betrayed / by Byrne, Ultan.; Keane, Brian.; Lavine, Joseph M.; Schreiber, Liev.; Shapiro, Ouisie.; HBO Sports.; HBO Video (Firm); Home Box Office (Firm);
Editor, Ultan Byrne ; composer/arranger, Brian Keane.Narrator, Liev Schreiber.Reveals how a grandson of slaves became one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, served as an iconic figure during WWII, and later carried himself with dignity through numerous setbacks. Includes rare footage of many of Louis' greatest bouts.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Louis, Joe, 1914-1981.; African American boxers; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Sports films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2008., Home Box Office,
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The real Trojan horse [videorecording] / by Fowlie, Tom,film director.; Sanders, Jay O.,1953-narrator.; Blink Films,production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.; Thirteen Productions,production company.;
Narrated by Jay O. Sanders.The tale of the Trojan Horse is one of the most captivating stories in Greek mythology. Since the 19th-century discovery of the site of Troy, historians have searched for evidence of a real Trojan War, and the truth behind this world famous myth. Archaeological evidence is mounting that suggests a Trojan War did indeed happen. Scientists investigate the real possibility that a Trojan Horse could have been used to trick Troy into defeat.E.DVD; widescreen presentation ; Stereo.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Trojan War; Trojan horse (Greek mythology); Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.;
For private home use only.
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The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty. by Roberts, Jamie,film director.; Fleetwood, Kate,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Kate FleetwoodOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2020.Over the last 50 years, one man has played an unparalleled part in transforming British society. That man is Rupert Murdoch. Feared and fêted by politicians, Murdoch has built the biggest media operation on the planet. His empire has given him extraordinary power and influence. This is its story. It’s an electrifying study of the Murdoch dynasty, charting the ups and downs of an empire. From the ambition that fuelled its success, to the criminality that led to the closure of the News of the World, and the Leveson Inquiry. Ultimately, the empire is broken up. But there’s a powerful new ally setting his sights on the White House.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Journalism.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Mass media and culture.; Biography.; Globalization--Economic aspects.; Documentary television programs.;
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Emancipation road [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Batty, Coby.; Mill Creek Entertainment.;
Disc 1. The shadows of slavery -- The emancipation proclamation -- Separate but equal.Disc 2. Regardless of the color of one's skin -- The double victory -- The Civil Rights era -- Heroes of hope.Narrator, Coby Batty.The story of African Slavery in America started with the first permanent English Colony in the 17th century, and ended with the Civil War. But those two hundred and fifty years of struggle were just the beginning.E.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio); Dolby digital surround.
Subjects: African Americans; African Americans; African Americans; Documentary television programs.; Slavery;
© c2015., Mill Creek Entertainment,
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Theodore Roosevelt. by Jones, Rufus,actor.; The History® Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Rufus JonesOriginally produced by The History® Channel in 2022.Based upon Doris Kearns Goodwin's New York Times bestseller, "Leadership: In Turbulent Times" this two-part series provides a rich, panoramic portrait of the first modern President of the United States -- Theodore Roosevelt, a champion of social justice, a passionate conservationist and the self-proclaimed “bull moose” who once delivered an 84-minute speech bleeding from the chest after being shot in a failed assassination attempt. THEODORE ROOSEVELT explores the breadth and depth of one of history’s most interesting men—a cowboy, soldier, statesman, conservationist, adventurer, reformer and author who suffered profound personal loss and became at age 42 the youngest president of the United States, having a monumental impact that is still felt today. From coming to understand Roosevelt’s privileged yet sickly childhood, viewers will see how his early motivation and perseverance to “make” his body set him up for a lifelong pursuit of fighting injustice.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; History.; Politicians.; United States--History.; Biography.; Presidents.; Documentary television programs.;
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Royal History's Myths and Secrets. by Thompson, Andrew,film director.; Worsley, Lucy,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Lucy WorsleyOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2020.Lucy Worsley investigates the lies told about six of Europe's Royal dynasties. Welcome to a past that's blood-soaked and fiendish, where treachery plays out in beautiful palaces and on nightmarish battlefields. This isn't the polished version of royal history we're used to. Travelling across Europe in search of the truth, Lucy discovers the real - and far from regal - stories of Henry VIII's Reformation, Marie Antoinette's execution, the Russian Revolution, and more.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; History, Modern.; Social sciences.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; History.; Documentary television programs.; British Isles.;
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Lost gold of the dark ages [videorecording] / by Morpeth, Mel.; Fulcrum TV (Firm); National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.); National Geographic Society (U.S.); Vivendi Entertainment (Firm);
Lost gold of the dark ages -- Secrets of the lost gold.With exclusive access to one of the most important discoveries of modern times, National Geographic uncovers the secrets of the largest hoard of Saxon Gold ever found. Lost Gold of the Dark Ages chronicles the story of an amateur metal-detecting enthusiast who discovered a gold hoard dating back a millennium and valued at over $5 million. Also includes 'Secrets of the Lost Gold': a fascinating quest to reveal the hidden secrets of the 3,500 piece treasure hoard.E.DVD, widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Coinage; Coins, Anglo-Saxon.; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Treasure troves; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2011., Vivendi Entertainment,
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Christmas Through the Decades. by The History® Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by The History® Channel in 2015.This nostalgic documentary miniseries highlights how Christmas traditions evolved across the 1960s, '70s, '80s, and '90s. Featuring notable cultural moments, the series covers everything from the Apollo 8 Christmas Eve broadcast in the ‘60s to the rise of holiday sitcom episodes in the ‘90s. Each decade’s episode combines personal anecdotes, historic footage, and iconic holiday trends—from tinsel and house lights to Cabbage Patch Kids and Nintendo consoles.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; History, Modern.; Social sciences.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Mass media and culture.; History.; Popular culture.; Christmas films.; Documentary television programs.;
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Kennedy. by Gleckman, Ashton,film director.; Coyote, Peter,actor.; The History® Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Peter CoyoteOriginally produced by The History® Channel in 2023.Marking 60 years since JFK's assassination, KENNEDY is the new eight-part docuseries from director and composer Ashton Gleckman, Gleckman's production company Blackbird Pictures and Academy Award-winning production company RadicalMedia. Narrated by Emmy Award-winner Peter Coyote, this miniseries chronicles the remarkable life, enduring legacy, and ambitious leadership of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. The story unfolds through a cinematic library of archival materials and over 70 new interviews from those well-versed in JFK’s history including comedian Conan O’Brian, JFK’s niece Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, actor Bruce Greenwood and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eileen McNamara.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; History.; Politicians.; United States--History.; Biography.; Presidents.; Assassination.; Documentary television programs.;
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