Waubonsee Community College

The Warwick history videos, 18-part series

eng

videorecording

The Warwick history videos

electronic resource

849674076

558

18-part series

This 18 part history series covers significant events from the 16th century through the two world wars, and the accomplishments of Gandhi. Spanning four continents and four centuries, in-depth questions and stimulating solutions are offered by prominent professors and authors, specialists in their fields. These videos will challenge serious students as well as intrigue the general public

American independence, 1776 -- Mahatma Ghandi -- Mussolini and fascism -- Outbreak of the First World War -- Terror and transformation -- The decline of tsarism -- The dissolution of the monasteries -- The English Civil War -- The French Revolution -- The Nazi seizure of power -- The Revolution of 1688 -- The scramble for Africa -- The Second World War part, 1: Axis assault -- The Second World War, part 2: Allied victory -- The South African War, 1899-1902 -- The struggle for the Mediterranean in the 16th century -- The unification of Germany -- The unification of Italy

general