The Western Tradition
1989•TV-G•1 Seasons•52 Episodes•7.0•Ended
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.
Creator
Eugen Weber
Network
PBS
Origin
US
Episodes
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