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The adventure of English : the life story of a remarkable language
(DVD or VCD)
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Published
[Silver Spring, Md.] : Athena, c2009.
Edition
Widescreen.
ISBN
9781598282207, 1598282204
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (405 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 viewer's guide (16 pages : ill. ; 15 cm.)
Status
Brookline - Audiovisual
DVD 420.9 Adventure 2009
1 available
DVD 420.9 Adventure 2009
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brookline - Audiovisual | DVD 420.9 Adventure 2009 | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Concord - Audiovisual | DVD 420.9 Adventure | On Shelf |
| Lexington - Audiovisual | DVD 420.9 A | On Shelf |
| Needham - Audiovisual | AV 420.9 Adventure (DVD) | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
[Silver Spring, Md.] : Athena, c2009.
Format
DVD or VCD
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
ISBN
9781598282207, 1598282204
UPC
054961822096
Notes
General Note
Originally produced in 2002 (episodes 1-4) and 2003 (episodes 5-8) for broadcast on British television.
General Note
Accompanying viewer's guide includes discussion questions and bibliographical references.
General Note
Release date: Jun. 2, 2009.
Creation/Production Credits
Music, Howard Goodall.
Participants/Performers
Host, Melvyn Bragg.
Description
Melvyn Bragg hosts a panel of experts that explore the 1,500-year history of the English language and answer questions such as: How did it grow from a relatively insignificant Germanic dialect to become the premier language of culture, commerce, and diplomacy around the globe? Includes guide for group discussions, avenues for further learning, biographies, web extras, and much more.
Target Audience
Rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD; 16:9 widescreen; Dolby digital stereo.
Language
In English; with English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bragg, M., Bee, R., Thomas, D., & Wattis, N. (2009). The adventure of English: the life story of a remarkable language (Widescreen.). Athena.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Melvyn Bragg et al.. 2009. The Adventure of English: The Life Story of a Remarkable Language. Athena.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Melvyn Bragg et al.. The Adventure of English: The Life Story of a Remarkable Language Athena, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bragg, Melvyn, Robert Bee, David Thomas, and Nigel Wattis. The Adventure of English: The Life Story of a Remarkable Language Widescreen., Athena, 2009.
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