The Western Tradition

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The Western Tradition — Season 1, Episode 50: Europe and the Third World

Documentary30 min1 season, 52 episodes7.0/10

Episode synopsis

Burdened with the legacy of colonial imperialism, the Third World rushed development to catch up with its Western counterparts.

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.

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