The American Revolution (History Channel)
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780767077880
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0767077881
Label: A&E Home Video
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: A&E Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 26, 2005
Running Time: 482 minutes
Sales Rank: 25517
Studio: A&E Home Video
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Editorial Review:
Description:
Revisit the birth of a nation in this truly definitive look at America's fight for independence and its world-changing rise to glory. The American Revolution features ten powerful documentaries--more than eight hours of essential programming by THE HISTORY CHANNEL® and A&E on DVD for the first time. 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. Hear the words of the founding fathers and other key figures, as read by leading actors such as Kelsey Grammar (TV’s Frasier) and Michael Learned (TV’s The Waltons). Thrilling re-enactments of great battles, compelling period images, rare archival material, and commentary by leading historians bring the past vividly alive. Between Bunker Hill and Yorktown, from Ben Franklin's masterful diplomacy to Benedict Arnold's deceit and tragedy, The American Revolution presents a sweeping canvas of historical programming at its comprehensive best.
Amazon.com:
This six-tape set provides a clear and complete narrative of the events surrounding the birth of America. Unfortunately, it is a bit dry, as the repetitive music is distracting and certain images are shown far too frequently. However, the varied materials used to tell this tale will please history buffs. The producers employed a blend of battle reenactments, location filming, paintings, engravings, and the narratives of actual letters and documents from the 1770s. Events are covered in detail--these are not just the highlights remembered from school. However, due to the density of the material, you have to be a fan of the genre. The narrators include such well-polished actors as Charles Durning, Michael Learned, Rick Schroder, and Cliff Robertson. --Rochelle O'Gorman
Average Rating: 
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- If Your Love American Revolutionary HIstory, You'll Love This SetI have both sets by the History Channel and I love both of them. The other (and newer) one by the ... Read More
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- Embarassingly poor effortPerhaps the folks who enjoyed this video series didn't know much about the American Revolution, so ... Read More
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- Incomplete taleThis collection is not nearly so good as two others--The Revolutionary War narrated by Charles Kuralt, ... Read More
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- BIG DISAPPOINTMENTWritten on an elementary level, and provides no insightful information past what you learn in Middle School. ... Read More
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- Stunning both visually and in contentA stunning documentary of the politics and military aspects of the American Revolution. Very well done. The ... Read More
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