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A history of Scotland : [the complete ten-part series]  Cover Image DVD DVD

A history of Scotland : [the complete ten-part series] / British Broadcasting Corporation ; produced & directed by Sarah Barclay, Clara Glynn, Bill McLeod, Jane McWilliams ... [and others].

Barclay, Sarah. (Added Author). Glynn, Clara. (Added Author). McLeod, Bill. (Added Author). McWilliams, Jane. (Added Author). Oliver, Neil, 1967- (Added Author). Snow, Dan, 1978- (Added Author). British Broadcasting Corporation. (Added Author). Warner Home Video (Firm) (Added Author). BBC Worldwide Ltd. (Added Author). Presenter: Neil Oliver. (Cast).

Summary:

A compelling and comprehensive series that charts the birth and growth of the Scottish nation. Each of the ten thought-provoking episodes brings a fresh perspective to Scotland's past and challenges many of the perceived notions of Scottish history. With stunning, award-winning cinematography and mesmerizing narrative, the series tells of battles and allegiances, political intrigue, and religious conflict. Includes a booklet.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1419888684
  • ISBN: 9781419888687
  • Physical Description: 5 videodiscs (approximately 582 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (24 pages)
  • Publisher: [United States] : Distributed by BBC Worldwide : [2010]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Subtitle from container.
Originally broadcast on BBC in 2008.
Bonus features: A 24-page booklet containing historical facts and striking images of Scottish landmarks.
Formatted Contents Note:
Disc 1. Episode 1: The last of the free -- Episodes 2: Hammers of the Scots -- Episode 3: Bishop makes Kings.
Disc 2. Episode 4: Language is power -- Episode 5: Project Britain.
Disc 3. Episode 6: God's chosen people -- Episode 7: Let's pretend -- Episode 8: The price of progress.
Disc 4. Episode 9: This land is our land -- Episode 10 : Project Scotland.
Disc 5. How the Celts saved Britain / presented by Dan Snow; produced and directed by Steven Clarke : A new civilization ; Salvation.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
How the Celts saved Britain presented by Dan Snow; produced and directed by Steven clarke.
Participant or Performer Note:
Presenter: Neil Oliver.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen; Dolby Digital stereo.; 2xDVD9, 3xDVD5; MCPS.
Language Note:
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Subject: Scotland > History.
Genre: Historical television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Marshall. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Marshall Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Part Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Marshall Public Library NEW DVD 910 HIST (Text) Complete Set 33391000310914 DVD Available -


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