The war of the world [dvd] : a new history of the 20th century / [a production of Blakeway Productions, a Ten Alps Company, for Channel 4 and PBS in association with Thirteen/WNET New York] ; written and hosted by Niall Ferguson ; directors, Adrian Pennink, Simon Chu.
Format:
[dvd] :
Publisher:
Distributed by PBS Home Video,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
1 videodisc (180 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Host: Niall Ferguson. Videodisc release of the 2007 production.
Contents:
The clash of empires -- A tainted victory -- The icebox.
Summary:
"The film considers the unparalleled stretch of violence during the 20th century as a single, unrelenting 'war of the world' that began with Japan's invasion of Russia in 1904 and continued through the Korean War all the way to an ongoing 'Third World's War'"--Container.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.