The Western Tradition - DVD 2 of 12 - episodes 5-8

Movies : Documentary : DVD Full : English http://www.learner.org/resources/series58.html The Western Tradition DVD 2 of 12 episodes 5-8 A video instructional series on Western civilization for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 52 half-hour video programs and coordinated books Now on DVD Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugen Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands - religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art. A visual feast of over 2,700 images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art portrays key events that shaped the development of Western thought, culture, and tradition. This series is also valuable for teachers seeking to review the subject matter. Produced by WGBH Boston. 1989. 5. The Rise of Greek Civilization Democracy and philosophy arose from Greek cities at the edge of the civilized world. 6. Greek Thought Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle laid the foundation of Western intellectual thought. 7. Alexander the Great Alexander\'s conquests quadrupled the size of the world known to the Greeks. 8. The Hellenistic Age Hellenistic kingdoms extended Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean. ENJOY!

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