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Empires - The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0841887050401
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: PBS Paramount
Manufacturer: PBS Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: PBS Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 05, 2005
Running Time: 140 minutes
Sales Rank: 4757
Studio: PBS Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: February 09, 2000

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Editorial Review:

Description:
Dramatic stories and computer animation re-create Classical Greece, founder of modern science, politics, warfare, philosophy, and source of breathtaking art and architecture. This film charts the rise, triumph, and decline of the world's oldest democracy, witnessed through the eyes of Pericles, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. DVD GOLD version includes wide-screen capability, additional interviews, director's comments, and more.

Amazon.com:
The lavish and lengthy production of PBS's The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization is a fitting tribute to the glory of ancient Greece, telling the story of Greek democracy from its first stirrings in 500 B.C. through to the cataclysmic wars that virtually destroyed the empire. It concludes with a fascinating look at how the Greeks were defeated, yet their philosophy endured and changed the world forever. Beautifully photographed, and with intelligent narration delivered by actor Liam Neeson, this two-volume set goes into considerable detail while also being engaging to the eye as well as the mind. The photography at ancient sites is often spectacular and judicious use of actors filmed in re-creations of critical events provide immediacy. Much of the story relates how the Greeks essentially invented politics and democracy, and interviews with prominent scholars of classical history provide insight into the major characters, including Thales, Pericles, and Socrates. The stories of epic battles on land and sea and a thoughtful treatment of the Greek ideals of heroism are presented well. But the documentary particularly succeeds in the latter stages, when the story turns to the downfall of Socrates and a thoughtful explanation of how Greek philosophy transformed civilization. --Robert J. McNamara




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Rating: - very helpful
I used most of this DVD in a HS Humanities class and it was very accessible to 9th graders. It was informative ... Read More

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Rating: - Great Choice for Teachers
While this documentary can get just a bit grandiose and long-winded, it provides a very nice introduction to ancient ... Read More

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Rating: - Perfect to Me.
I just saw this for the first time and will be watching it again as soon as possible. This documentary taught me more that ... Read More

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