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A History of Britain is a BBC documentary series written and presented by Simon Schama, first transmitted in the United Kingdom from 30 September 2000. A study of the history of the British Isles, each of the 15 episodes allows Schama to examine a particular period and tell of its events in his own style. All the programmes are of 59 minutes ...
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Sep 29, 2000 · A History of Britain. 2000. 3. A History of Britain is a fifteen-episode series that tells the history of the British Isles. Each episode is about an hour long and goes into a different period of British history. The entire narrative thread of the documentary asks the question of what is next for the country, by examining the country’s past.
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A History of Britain: With Simon Schama, Michael Kitchen, Samuel West, Lindsay Duncan. A comprehensive historical survey of the British Isles.
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- 2000-10-30
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All episodes of A History of Britain by Simon Schama. Simon Schama journeys through 5,000 years of life in the British Isles.
- British History Timeline. Explore all of British history, from the Neolithic to the present day, with this easy-to-use interactive timeline.
- Norman Britain (1066 - 1154) The story behind the Battle of Hastings, and the leaders who fought it out in 1066.
- Middle Ages (1154 - 1485) Turmoil, crisis and the creation of a state, from Magna Carta to the horrors of the Black Death.
- Tudors (1485 - 1603) An era of change and triumph, from Henry VIII's Reformation to Elizabeth and the Armada.
Aug 17, 2010 · The definitive documentary of British history that launched Simon Schama’s award-winning television career. This epic 15-part series explores the vast history of the British Empire from 3000 BC to 1965. Simon Schama’s compelling storytelling skills breathe new life into the dramatic stories of lives and moments in Britain’s rich and ...
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Nov 18, 2000 · The epic history of Britain from the landmark book and monumental, 14-part television series airing on the History channel Simon Schama, one the most celebrated historians of our day, brings the history of Britain to dramatic life in this landmark work. Schama reanimates historical figures and events, and draws them skillfully into a powerful ...
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