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The twentieth century witnessed the unparalleled expansion of government power... The twentieth century witnessed the unparalleled expansion of government power over the lives and livelihoods of individuals. Much of this was the result of two devastating world wars and totalitarian ideologies that directly challenged individual... more

9798589400410. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 46. T... 9798589400410. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 46. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 46 p. American Civil War. Discover the life of John Wilkes Booth...By the age of 26 John Wilkes Booth had achieved success on the... more

Not long after the end of the American Civil War a wealthy young Dutchman by t... Not long after the end of the American Civil War a wealthy young Dutchman by the name of Claude August Crommelin embarked on a tour of the young country visiting New England the Middle Atlantic States the Upper Mississippi Valley and the war-ravaged... more

This film is the true story of the passionate 3-decade relationship between Br... This film is the true story of the passionate 3-decade relationship between British writer Christopher Isherwood and American portrait painter Don Bachardy 30 years his junior. more

Stunning testimonies from American British and Japanese citizens create an atm... Stunning testimonies from American British and Japanese citizens create an atmospheric chill as the complete story of the war in the Pacific is reincarnated by those who lived through it and to tell about it. Includes. more

Hitler s blitzkriegs were very much built on components that were the Fuhrer s... Hitler s blitzkriegs were very much built on components that were the Fuhrer s own brand of advanced modern warfare. In 1944 he still believed he alone could win the war. Military planning remained his sole responsibility; the General staff were... more

A riveting documentary by sex therapist Maureen Sullivan who administers a han... A riveting documentary by sex therapist Maureen Sullivan who administers a hands-on clinical but compassionate approach in resolving two of her clients issues with sex. Sorting out emotional needs as well as physical ones makes this an intriguing... more

Geoffrey Chaucer s life to middle age He survived the Black Death as a child a... Geoffrey Chaucer s life to middle age He survived the Black Death as a child and become actively involved in the 100 Years War the war that was to leave England devastated. Despite all these catastrophes English literature went though a short... more

This set is a 6-hour tour de force journey through the country s most tumultuo... This set is a 6-hour tour de force journey through the country s most tumultuous period. First televised on PBS this award-winning documentary series presents an astonishingly candid view of a once-secret nation with rare archival footage. more

A monumental tribute to the most popular and successful band of all time comes... A monumental tribute to the most popular and successful band of all time comes by way of this 5-disc set which captures the boys at their earliest stages. Depicting their path to superstardom this comprehensive set defines their immeasurable impact... more

The story of the man whose belief in civil disobedience and passive resistance... The story of the man whose belief in civil disobedience and passive resistance served as an inspiration for future struggles in the cause of civil rights and freedom. Mohandas Karamchand Ghandi was a major political and spiritual leader in India s... more

This documentary featuring extensive historic footage tells the story of one o... This documentary featuring extensive historic footage tells the story of one of the 20th Century s most controversial yet charismatic icons Ernesto Guevara de la Serna better known as Che Guevara. A true revolutionary he traveled throughout Latin... more

This acclaimed film tells an astonishing story of Africa s last absolute monar... This acclaimed film tells an astonishing story of Africa s last absolute monarchy the Kingdom of Swaziland. more

This film tells the story of James Ronald Reuel Tolkien English writer poet ph... This film tells the story of James Ronald 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... more

Cuba is a small beautiful island in the Caribbean sea and was the former pleas... Cuba is a small beautiful island in the Caribbean sea and was the former pleasure playground for rich Americans. This all changed when a young lawyer named Fidel Castro denounced the American-backed Cuban dictator Batista for violating six articles... more

American novelist Edgar Rice Burroughs was the creator of the world famous cha... American novelist Edgar Rice Burroughs was the creator of the world famous character of Tarzan one of the indispensable icons of popular culture. Burroughs also published science fiction and crime novels. His books are still widely read and usually... more

Full Battle Rattle is a revelatory look at the soul of the American war machin... Full Battle Rattle is a revelatory look at the soul of the American war machine - an astonishing journey inside a once top-secret military base where U.S. soldiers train to confront a new kind of enemy. In California s Mojave Desert the U.S. Army... more

This program tells the story of three fascinating and stirring rebellions whic... This program tells the story of three fascinating and stirring rebellions which have been ingrained in British history from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Featuring the Peasants Revolt the Gunpowder Plot and the Jacobite Rebellions. more

This episode of Secrets of Ancient Empires collection features stunning re-cre... This episode of Secrets of Ancient Empires collection features stunning re-creations and reconstructions as it tells the powerful story of the origins of organized warfare. The program reveals the truth behind the savagery of ancient battle; how... more

This informative and entertaining military history series features an in-depth... This informative and entertaining military history series features an in-depth look at three key events in the history of medieval warfare. Featuring large scale medieval battle reconstructions hundreds of contemporary images and paintings... more