Michael Wood Takes Us Through The Bloody History Of European Civilisation | Our History
Michael Wood looks at the spread of Western civilisation, which began in the 4th Century A. invasion of the Near East by Alexander the Great. Subscribe to Our History: https://bit.ly/3v5mKBG
Charts the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, which, at its height, extended from Hadrian's Wall in Scotland to the Persian Gulf, and the opening up of trade routes through Central Asia into China. Also looks at the spread of Christianity, the conquest and subjugation of the New World by European powers, the worldwide implications of the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of the United States as a superpower. Traces the emergence in the West of ideas based on democracy defining the world, and cites these as possible explanations behind the success of Western civilisation. Ends the programme by questioning whether a society based upon expansion, acquisition and over-consumption can be sustained, and whether the West needs to learn from the other great ancient civilisations. The programme is filmed at the First World War battlefield of Verdun in northern France; Samos in Greece, where Pythagoras developed his mathematical theories; Athens, the birthplace of the first democracy; the church of St Peter and Paul in Jarrow, Northumbria, home of the 8th century Christian historian, the Venerable Bede; Durham Cathedral; the library of Thomas Plume in Maldon, east England; Manchester, England, one of the world's first industrial cities; and Washington D.C.
This film was first broadcast: 24 Sep 1991
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Charts the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, which, at its height, extended from Hadrian's Wall in Scotland to the Persian Gulf, and the opening up of trade routes through Central Asia into China. Also looks at the spread of Christianity, the conquest and subjugation of the New World by European powers, the worldwide implications of the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of the United States as a superpower. Traces the emergence in the West of ideas based on democracy defining the world, and cites these as possible explanations behind the success of Western civilisation. Ends the programme by questioning whether a society based upon expansion, acquisition and over-consumption can be sustained, and whether the West needs to learn from the other great ancient civilisations. The programme is filmed at the First World War battlefield of Verdun in northern France; Samos in Greece, where Pythagoras developed his mathematical theories; Athens, the birthplace of the first democracy; the church of St Peter and Paul in Jarrow, Northumbria, home of the 8th century Christian historian, the Venerable Bede; Durham Cathedral; the library of Thomas Plume in Maldon, east England; Manchester, England, one of the world's first industrial cities; and Washington D.C.
This film was first broadcast: 24 Sep 1991
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Our Life - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ
Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL
Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM
Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk
Start your journey of discovery with Our History, as we bring you eye-opening documentaries and educational programmes about our world history. We will guide you through awe-inspiring events from our past and help you get a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events that have shaped the world we live in today.
Content distributed by ITV Studios.
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