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  1. Metaphysical Poets, The (1999 Video)

    Subject
    English language and literature
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., 2004 sale: £19.90 (+ VAT +p&p)

    Examines the work of the metaphysical poets as exemplified by John Donne. The work of the metaphysical poets was characterised by ingenious, often highly intricate wordplay. The video includes period...

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  2. Napoleonic Wars, The 1 (1999 Multimedia)

    Subject
    History
    Distribution
    CD-ROM

    An interactive study of the Napoleonic wars with commentary and analysis by David Chandler. Looks at the life of Napoleon and uses contemporary images and paintings, maps and graphics, large-scale...

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  3. Victorian Poets, The (1999 Video)

    Subject
    English language and literature
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 30 minutes), £16.90

    The work of Tennyson, Browning and Hopkins provides the basis for this introduction to the work of the Victoria poets. Featuring readings of the great works of this period, plus atmospheric filmed...

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  4. Ancient Rome: A Journey Back in Time (1998 Video)

    Subject
    Archaeology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., 2000 sale: £29.95 (inc. VAT +p&p)

    Reconstructs the story of ancient Rome, where the Forum played host to great affairs of state, and the people flocked to the Colosseum to see great spectacles. Uses reconstructions, location footage and...

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  5. Aztecs and the Mayans, The: A Journey Back in Time (1998 Video)

    Subject
    Archaeology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., 1999 sale: £29.95 (inc. VAT +p&p)

    Looks at the the Aztecs, whose architectural legacy is found in modern Mexico City, and the Mayans, who built some of the worlds great temples, including Chichen Itza and Copan. Uses location footage,...

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  6. Edgehill 1642 (1998 Video)

    Subject
    History
    Distribution
    Videocassette. VHS. col. 55 min., 1999 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)

    Uses reconstructions and footage of the battlefield as it is today to present an account of the battle of Edgehill of 23 October 1642.

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  7. Great Pyramids, The: A Journey Backin Time (1998 Video)

    Subject
    Archaeology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., 2000 sale: £29.95 (inc. VAT +p&p)

    Tells the story of the pyramids at Giza, the burial site of the Egyptian pharoahs, using location footage, reconstructions and three-dimensional computer graphics. computer graphics.

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  8. Hadrian’s Wall: A Journey Back in Time (1998 Video)

    Subject
    Archaeology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 48 min., 2000 sale: £12.95 (inclusive)

    Uses reconstructions, re-enactments and three-dimensional computer graphics to show how Hadrian’s Wall was built, developed and defended by the Romans. Includes expert comment and location footage of the...

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  9. Pompeii: A Journey Back in Time (1998 Video)

    Subject
    Archaeology; Classical studies
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., 2000 sale: £29.95 (inc. VAT +p&p)

    Tells the story of Pompeii, buried under a mountain of volcanic ash in AD63 and rediscovered in 1748, using location footage, reconstructions and three-dimensional computer animation.

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  10. Stonehenge: A Journey Back in Time (1998 Video)

    Subject
    Archaeology
    Distribution
    Videocassette. VHS. col. 55 min., 1999 sale: £12.95 (inclusive) - English Heritage

    Shows how Stonehenge was built by using reconstructions and re-enactments, together with three-dimensional computer graphics. Presents an overview of the various theories about its origin and purpose....

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