Description |
2 videodiscs (CA. 360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, Region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround; widescreen presentation. |
Note |
Companion book "India: An epic journey across the subcontinent" by Michael Wood. |
Performer |
Presented by Michael Wood. |
Credits |
Filmed by Jeremy Jeffs ; editors, Gerry Branigan (ep. 1-5), Aleksander Nikolic (ep. 6) ; music composed and conducted by Howard Davidson ; music performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with vocals by Jatanil Banerjee ; research, Sonali Choudhury, Amber Tufail ; graphics, John Cranmer, Christian Krupa. |
Note |
Originally broadcast on PBS in January and February 2009. |
Audience |
Not rated. |
Summary |
Historian Michael Wood chronicles the history of the Indian subcontinent, focusing especially on the diversity of its peoples, cultures and landscapes. The world's largest democracy and a rising economic giant, India is now as well known across the globe for its mastery of computer technology as it is for its many-armed gods and its famous spiritual traditions. |
Contents |
Disc 1. Beginnings ; The power of ideas ; Spice routes and silk roads -- Disc 2. Ages of gold ; The meeting of two oceans ; Freedom. |
Note |
Special feature: The sights and sounds of India. |
Language |
English dialogue; closed-captioned. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Local Note |
CMWLDVD |
Subject |
India -- History.
|
|
India -- Civilization.
|
|
India -- Religion.
|
|
India -- Intellectual life.
|
|
Indic literature.
|
|
India -- Kings and rulers.
|
|
India -- Foreign relations.
|
|
India -- Politics and government.
|
|
India -- Social conditions.
|
|
India -- Description and travel.
|
Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
|
|
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
|
Added Author |
Wood, Michael, 1948-
|
|
Eaton, Leo.
|
|
Dobbs, Rebecca.
|
|
Jeffs, Jeremy.
|
|
Maya Vision International.
|
|
PBS Home Video.
|
ISBN |
0793670152 |
|
9780793670154 |
Standard No. |
841887010160 |
Music No. |
SIND600 PBS Home Video |
|