| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Performer |
Narrator, R.J. Allison. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Tim Metzger ; editor, Jennifer P. Honn ; composer, Kerry Muzzey. |
| Summary |
Between the Fall of Rome and the dawn of the Renaissance, Europe plunged into a dark night of constant war, splintered sovereignties, marauding pagans, and more. As chaos replaced culture, Europe was beset by famine, plague, persecutions, and a state of war that was so persistent it was only rarely interrupted by peace. This program covers warlords whose armies threatened to cause the demise of European society, such as Alaric, Charles the Hammer, and Clovis; and the people who valiantly tended the flames of justice, knowledge, and innovation, including Charlemagne, St. Benedict, Empress Theodora, and other brave souls who fought for peace and enlightenment. |
| Note |
Special features: Special feature-length documentary "The plague;" history in the making featurette: "The dark ages." |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Europe -- History -- 392-814.
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Middle Ages.
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War and society -- Europe.
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Alaric I, King of the Visigoths, -410.
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Clovis, King of the Franks, approximately 466-511.
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Charles Martel, approximately 688-741.
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Charlemagne, Emperor, 742-814.
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Benedict, Saint, Abbot of Monte Cassino.
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Theodora, Empress, consort of Justinian I, Emperor of the East, -548.
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Civilization, Ancient.
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Civilization, Modern -- Ancient influences.
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| Added Author |
Cassel, Chris.
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Allison, Robert J. Narrator.
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Muzzey, Kerry.
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Arts and Entertainment Network.
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History Channel (Television network)
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Kralyevich Productions.
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A & E Home Video (Firm)
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New Video Group.
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| ISBN |
0767097211 |
| Standard No. |
733961772104 |
| Music No. |
AAE-77210 A & E Home Video |
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