The Western Tradition (1989)
1 seasons · 52 episodes · 27m· Documentary
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.
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TV-G
Year
1989
Country
US
Language
English
First aired
1 January 1989
TMDB
7.0 (1)
Created by Eugen Weber
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