The Spartans [videorecording] / a Lion Television Production for Channel 4 ; series producer, Tim Kirby ; directed by Melanie Archer.
2004
DF261.S8 S63 2004 (Mapit)
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Title
The Spartans [videorecording] / a Lion Television Production for Channel 4 ; series producer, Tim Kirby ; directed by Melanie Archer.
ISBN
1415701032
Publication Details
[Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video, 2004, c2003.
Language
English
Description
1 videodisc (180 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Call Number
DF261.S8 S63 2004
Dewey Decimal Classification
938.9
Distributor No.
87785 PBS Home Video
Summary
Chronicles the rise and fall of the civilization of ancient Sparta, considering socio-economic, political and military aspects and influence on later Western culture. Key battles (Thermopylae, Sphakteria, Syracuse) and individuals (Leonidas, Lysander, Lycurgus, Agesilaos) are examined. Includes location footage and battle re-enactments.
Note
Closed captioned.
Presented by Bettany Hughes.
Presented by Bettany Hughes.
Credits
Photography, Douglas Hartington ; film editor, Steve Scales ; original music, Anthony Burke.
System Details Note
DVD, Region 1, Widescreen presentation; Dolby surround stereo.
Added Author
Kirby, Tim.
Archer, Melanie.
Hughes, Bettany.
Scales, Steve.
Burke, Anthony, 1966-
Hartington, Douglas.
Archer, Melanie.
Hughes, Bettany.
Scales, Steve.
Burke, Anthony, 1966-
Hartington, Douglas.
Added Corporate Author
Lion Television Ltd.
Channel Four (Great Britain)
PBS Home Video.
Channel Four (Great Britain)
PBS Home Video.
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