The Foundations of Western Civilization

The Foundations of Western Civilization

Documentary 2002

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

Discovering the essential nature, evolution and perceptions of Western civilisation from its beginnings in the river valleys of Iraq and Egypt to the dawn of the modern world; covering historical material; seeing how Western civilisation evolves.

Documentary 2002

PG

Starring Thomas F.X. Noble

EPISODE 48

What Challenges Remain?

Leaving the West in 1600, on the cusp of the Age of Empire, the Scientific Revolution and the Baroque Period; from the mud-walled villages in Mesopotamia to its modern era; certain problems and possibilities endure to make the West what it is.

33 min · 25 Sept 2002 PG

Thomas F.X. Noble

Host

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The Foundations of Western Civilization

DOCUMENTARY

Discovering the essential nature, evolution and perceptions of Western civilisation from its beginnings in the river valleys of Iraq and Egypt to the dawn of the modern world; covering historical material; seeing how Western civilisation evolves.

Information

Studio: The Great Courses
Released: 2002
Rated: PG

Languages

Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.