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The Civil War [videorecording] : a film by Ken Burns / a production of Florentine Films and WETA-TV ; produced by Ken Burns and Ric Burns.

Burns, Ken, 1953- (Added Author). McCullough, David G. (Added Author). Florentine Films. (Added Author).

Summary:

The Civil War is the first full scale film history of the terrible conflict that tore the country apart and defined us as a nation. Discusses various battles and their impact on a divided country.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 5 videodiscs (approximately 11 hr.) : sound, color, b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Burbank, California : Florentine Films and WETA-TV, [1990]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Documentary series covering the Civil War. Uses historical materials featuring the people, places and events.
Original nine-part television mini series now digitally remastered.
Formatted Contents Note:
Episode 1. The cause: 1861 -- Episode 2. A very bloody affair: 1862 -- Episode 3. Forever free: 1862 -- Episode 4. Simply murder: 1863 -- Episode 5. The universe of battle : 1863 -- Episode 6. Valley of the shadow of death: 1864 -- Episode 7. Most hallowed ground: 1864 -- Episode 8. War is all hell: 1865 -- Episode 9. The better angels of our nature: 1865.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Executive producer, Ken Burns.
Participant or Performer Note:
David McCullough.
System Details Note:
DVD, full screen version, 5.l surround sound.
Subject: Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Campaigns.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Causes.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Harnett County Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Angier Public Library DVD 973.7 Civ (Text) 33632002232743 Adult Video Available -
Harnett County Main Library DVD 973.7 Civ 377-380T (Text) 33630004145459 Adult Video Available -