A video instructional series on Western civilization for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 52 half-hour video programs and coordinated books
Now on DVD
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. This series is also valuable for teachers seeking to review the subject matter.
Produced by WGBH Boston. 1989.
27. The Reformation
Voiced by Martin Luther, Protestantism shattered the unity of the Catholic Church.
28. The Rise of the Middle Class
As the cities grew, new middle-class mores had an impact on religious life.
29. The Wars of Religion
For more than a century, the quarrels of Protestants and Catholics tore Europe apart.
30. The Rise of the Trading Cities
Amid religious wars, a few cities learned that tolerance increased their prosperity.