Series
The Western Tradition
1989 · 1 season · Documentary
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Overview
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.
Details
- First aired
- January 1, 1989
- Last aired
- January 1, 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Original language
- English
- Episodes
- 52
- Rated
- TV-G
- Genres
- Documentary
Seasons
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