The Western Tradition - S1 E1
S1:E1 Episode
The Western Tradition
Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugen Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands — religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art. A visual feast of over 2,700 images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art portrays key events that shaped the development of Western thought, culture, and tradition.
Type: TV SHOW
Country: US
Genre: Documentary
Release: 1989-01-01
Creator: Eugen Weber
Production: GBH
Network: PBS
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