Title:
Around the world in 80 treasures : a quest for mankind's greatest achievements / a BBC TV production in association with BBC Worldwide ; written and presented by Dan Cruickshank ; series produced and directed by Tim Dunn.
ISBN:
9781419869341
Publication Information:
[England] : BBC Video, [2008]
[New York, N.Y.] : Distributed by BBC Worldwide Americas
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (591 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Documentary.
Title from container.
DVD, widescreen; Dolby Digital stereo., DVD18, NTSC.
Contents:
Disc 1, Side A: 1. Peru to Brazil ; 2. Mexico to America ; 3. Australasia to Cambodia -- Disc 1, Side B: 4. Japan to China ; 5. India to Sri Lanka -- Disc 2, Side A: 6. Uzbekistan to Syria ; 7. Jordan to Ethiopia ; 8. Mali to Egypt -- Disc 2, Side B: 9. Turkey to Germany ; 10. Bosnia to Germany and home.
Summary:
Architectural historian Dan Cruickshank embarks on a five-month, 34-country world tour visiting his selection of the 80 greatest buildings, artworks, and other man-made treasures that define human civilization.
Personal Subject:
Corporate Subject:
Language Note:
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Audience:
Not rated.
Performer:
Host, Dan Cruickshank.
Production Credits:
Music composers, Nigel Quires, Charles Riba.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Originally broadcast on BBC in 2005.
OCLC Number:
ocn232161687
Availability:
Rosemount - Robert Trail~1
