| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 50 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
CBS DVD |
| System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital. |
| Performer |
Hosted by Walter Cronkite. |
| Credits |
The triumph of Alexander the Great: edited by Lora Hays ; director of photography, J. Burgi Contner ; written by Jeremy Daniel ; produced and directed by Charles W. Russell. |
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The death of Socrates: edited by Lora Hays ; director of photography, J. Burgi Contner ; written by Kate Nickerson ; directed by Sidney Lumet ; produced by Charles W. Russell. |
| Note |
Originally aired on television as CBS TV series in 1955. |
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"All events reported and seen are based on historic fact and quotation"--Film at end of credits. |
| Contents |
Triumph of Alexander the Great -- Death of Socrates. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating : Not rated. |
| Summary |
The triumph of Alexander the Great: 324 B.C. When his Macedonian troops revolt, Alexander the Great must decide what course of action is necessary. He analyzes and determine if he should crush the rebellion or yield to the mutiny. |
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The death of Socrates: 399 B.C. Hours before he is to be executed for refusing to recognize God, Socrates explains to his friends why he must choose death over life. His friends desperately try to convince him otherwise but he valiantly rationalizes that his search for truth would be invalidated should he opt to pay a fine and admit wrongdoing rather than meet his fate. |
| Note |
Special features: digitally remastered from restored prints ; interactive menu. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Greece -- History -- Macedonian Expansion, 359 B.C.-323 B.C.
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Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C.
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Socrates.
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Philosophers -- Greece.
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Greece -- History -- Spartan and Theban Supremacies, 404 B.C.-362 B.C.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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| Added Author |
Cronkite, Walter.
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Russell, Charles, 1918-1985.
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Lumet, Sidney, 1924-2011.
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CBS News.
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CBS DVD (Firm)
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Woodhaven Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Ancient Greece |
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You are there (Television program)
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| ISBN |
1585803952 |
| Standard No. |
615692476011 |
| Music No. |
47601 Woodhaven |
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