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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780767077880
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0767077881
Label: A&E Home Video
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: A&E Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 26, 2005
Running Time: 482 minutes
Sales Rank: 27445
Studio: A&E Home Video
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Editorial Review:
Description:
Revisit the birth of a nation in this truly definitive look at America's fight for independence and its world-changing rise to glory. The American Revolution features ten powerful documentaries--more than eight hours of essential programming by THE HISTORY CHANNEL® and A&E on DVD for the first time. From the Declaration of Independence to the Treaty of Paris, these are the stories and events surrounding the remarkable achievements of heroic individuals seized by the epic forces of history. Hear the words of the founding fathers and other key figures, as read by leading actors such as Kelsey Grammar (TV’s Frasier) and Michael Learned (TV’s The Waltons). Thrilling re-enactments of great battles, compelling period images, rare archival material, and commentary by leading historians bring the past vividly alive. Between Bunker Hill and Yorktown, from Ben Franklin's masterful diplomacy to Benedict Arnold's deceit and tragedy, The American Revolution presents a sweeping canvas of historical programming at its comprehensive best.
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This six-tape set provides a clear and complete narrative of the events surrounding the birth of America. Unfortunately, it is a bit dry, as the repetitive music is distracting and certain images are shown far too frequently. However, the varied materials used to tell this tale will please history buffs. The producers employed a blend of battle reenactments, location filming, paintings, engravings, and the narratives of actual letters and documents from the 1770s. Events are covered in detail--these are not just the highlights remembered from school. However, due to the density of the material, you have to be a fan of the genre. The narrators include such well-polished actors as Charles Durning, Michael Learned, Rick Schroder, and Cliff Robertson. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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Rating:  -
I have both sets by the History Channel and I love both of them. The other (and newer) one by the the History is more accurate and complete in it's presentation of the material; the film quality on the newer set is also better--but I still enjoy watching this set just as much as the newer and more complete one. I like the insights of the historians who help with the narrative in this older video history. Perhaps if you can only buy one set you should first get the newer one but if you love reviewing ... Read More
Rating:  -
Perhaps the folks who enjoyed this video series didn't know much about the American Revolution, so it didn't matter to them that the series is rife with inaccuracies, anachronisms, and the most wooden performance of George Washington that ever was. Additionally, the writing was very poor, with so many repetitions of certain phrases that even our 13 year old son (a history buff) began to make fun of them. There is little balance, too much emphasis on some topics, and too little on others. If this were presented ... Read More
Rating:  -
This collection is not nearly so good as two others--The Revolutionary War narrated by Charles Kuralt, and The Revolution which is a 13 part series also by the History channel. After watching those, I found this set missing many key details in the others. I recommend those to you instead.
Rating: -
Written on an elementary level, and provides no insightful information past what you learn in Middle School. I was hoping for something on the level of "The World At War" or "The Civil War." Instead, I got "Schoolhouse Rock" without the good music.
Rating:  -
A stunning documentary of the politics and military aspects of the American Revolution. Very well done. The visuals are captivating and the content is in depth enough to please the most demanding historiphile.
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