The Western Tradition — Season 1, Episode 24: The National Monarchies
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 52 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
A new urban middle class emerged, while dynastic marriages established centralized monarchies.
About The Western Tradition
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.