The Western Tradition - Episode 31 - The Age of Absolutism (1989)
Episode 31 of 52
“Exhausted by war and civil strife, many Europeans exchanged earlier liberties and anarchies for greater peace.“
Release date: 1989
Produced by: WGBH Boston
Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugene 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. This series is also valuable for teachers seeking to review the subject matter.
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