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Fall of Athens, The: The Peloponesian War

Synopsis
Extracts from the writings of Thucydides are used to look at the causes and effects of the Peloponesian war. By the late 5th century BC Greece had become crowded with prosperous cities all striving for leadership and arecognition. Greek society at this time was still largely motivated by a warrior code of ethics which saw war as a noble way to settle disputes, and this, combined with a fierce civic pride, was an explosive mixture.
Language
English
Country
Australia
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 80 min.
Year of production
1995
Availability
Sale; 1997 sale: £38.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Uses
Age 13 and up.
Subjects
Classical studies
Keywords
ancient civilisations; Greece - classical; Peloponnesian war; Thucydides

Production Company

Name

Astarte

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Contact
Lynda Morrell
Notes
NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.

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