Description |
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Credits |
Music: Richard Einhorn ; executive producer: Ray Hubbard ; animation by Kurtz and Friends ; live action by Unicorn Projects, Inc. |
Performer |
Hosted by David Macaulay. |
System Details |
DVD. |
Note |
Originally produced in 1994. |
Summary |
The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, based on David Macaulay's acclaimed book. This animated and live-action video recounts life in Verbonia, a fictional city in Gaul. A well-planned town with all modern conveniences, it is threatened by conflict between conquerors and conquered. Macaulay also visits Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia, Nimes, Orange, and Rome, to view actual Roman architecture and engineering greatness. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Civil engineering -- Rome.
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Rome -- Antiquities.
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Building -- Rome.
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City planning -- Rome.
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Rome (Italy) -- Antiquities.
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Genre/Form |
DVD (Digital video discs)
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Added Author |
Macaulay, David.
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Klein, Larry.
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Olshaker, Mark, 1951-
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Einhorn, Richard, 1952 August 2-
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Hubbard, Ray Andrew, 1924-1999
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Macaulay, David.
City.
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Unicorn Projects, Inc.
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PBS Home Video.
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Kurtz and Friends (Firm)
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ISBN |
0793691176 |
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9780793691173 |
Standard No. |
841887006187 |
Music No. |
CITT601 PBS Home Video |
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