New World and New Ideas (1492 - 1750)

Synopsis

Reveals how the discovery of the Americas changed the direction of the world forever. Details the partnership formed between monarchs and merchants in the quest for colonies, raw materials, silver, and gold. Shows how these alliances brought the middle class new wealth and power and ultimately planted ideas about liberty in the minds of all people. Features excerpts from Milton’s masterpiece ‘Paradise Lost’ to quasi-religious travel tales, such as ‘Robinson Crusoe’. Reveals how the literature of this time was filled with speculations about divine purpose and included ideas about the New World and the "noble savages" that lived there. Discusses scientific inquiry and illustrates how the writings of Newton, Locke, and others fuelled social change.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain; United States

Subjects

History; Literature

Keywords

colonial history; cultural influences; literature; Milton, John (1608-1674); Swift, Jonathan (1667-1745)

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£39.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

23 minutes

Year

2004

Production Company

Name

Clearvue

Distributor

Name

AVP

Email

info@avp.co.uk

Web

http://avp.100megs28.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01291 625439

Fax

01291 629671

Address

School Hill Centre
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
NP16 5PH

Notes

Use for: Audio Visual Productions. Ceased trading.