"Kenneth Clark's sumptuous, magisterial, one-man survey of the achievements of humanistic civilisation is a TV landmark." – The Daily MailIn 1966, BBC Television embarked on its most ambitious documentary series to date. The eminent art historian Lord Clark was commissioned to write and present an epic examination of Western European culture, defining what he considered to be the crucial phases of its development. It would be more than two years in the making with filming in over 100 locations across 13 countries. The lavish series was hailed as a masterpiece when it came to market in 1969.
Features:
- Sir David Attenborough remembers the making of Civilisation
- Photo gallery of behind-the-scenes stills
- Specially written 36-page illustrated booklet
- Written and narrated by Lord Clark
From the fall of the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, Lord Clark's compelling narrative is accompanied by breathtaking color photography of Europe's greatest landmarks in this 4-disc DVD set.
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