Learning on ScreenAge of Discovery (1418-1560), The
- Synopsis
- Uses animated maps, historic art work and on-location action video to explain 15th-century trade with the Far East and how trade restrictions helped to bring about an age of discovery. Focuses on Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco Da Gama, Amerigo Vespucchi, John Cabot, Ferdinand Magellan and Hernando Cortez. Also discusses the long-term effects of European colonisaton.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 23 min.
- Year of production
- 1998
- Availability
- Sale; 1999 sale: £29.50 (+VAT +p&p)
- Notes
- See also: THE GREAT AGE OF EXPLORATION (1400-1550).
- Subjects
- History
- Keywords
- exploration; history of the 15th century; history of the 16th century
Production Company
- Name
United Learning
- Notes
- See: AGC United Learning
Distributor
- Name
Viewtech Educational Media
- Notes
- NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution
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