War and Civilization

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War and Civilization — Season 1, Episode 5: Revolution

Documentary52 min1 season, 8 episodes10.0/10

Episode synopsis

England gains a stronghold in America after the Seven Years' War in 1763, but is eventually challenged, and defeated, by a new nation. Also: revolution in France; and the rise of Napoleon. Narrated by Walter Cronkite.

About War and Civilization

An eight-part chronicle of armed conflict from the beginning of recorded history to modern times, exploring the political and cultural motivations for---and consequences of---warfare.

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