| Edition |
Widescreen version. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC; region 1. |
| Credits |
Narrator, Ben Kingsley ; director of photography, Regis Becker ; editors, Christopher Schultz, David Grossbach ; music, Leonard Lionnet ; Patrick Prentice, head writer. |
| Note |
At head of title: an Empires special. |
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Originally produced in 2000. |
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Special features: behind-the-scenes look at the making and a tour of ancient Islamic architecture with producer's commentary. |
| Summary |
This three-part program documents the rise and growth of Islam throughout the world, from the birth of Prophet Muhammad in the 6th century through the peak of the Ottoman Empire 1000 years later. Discusses the impact of Islamic civilization on world history and culture. |
| Contents |
Part 1. The messenger / writer, Richard Roughton -- pt. 2. The awakening -- pt. 3. The Ottomans. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Islam -- History.
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Islam -- Influence.
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Muḥammad, Prophet, -632.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Gardner, Robert, 1925-2014. Producer. Director.
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Grupper, Jonathan. Screenwriter.
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Roughton, Richard. Screenwriter.
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Kingsley, Ben, 1943- Narrator.
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Gardner Films, Inc.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
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Devillier-Donegan Enterprises.
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PBS Home Video.
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Paramount Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Empires (Television program)
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Messenger.
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Awakening.
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Ottomans.
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| ISBN |
1415707553 |
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9781415707555 |
| Standard No. |
841887050166 |
| Music No. |
705016 PBS Home Video |
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