Legend and Reality
Beginning in the 8th century, the Celts faced repeated invasions: first by the Vikings and then by the Normans. Weakened by these conflicts, and the ever-changing geopolitical landscape of the continent, they found their culture being absorbed by their powerful neighbors France and England. This fil...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Parthenon Entertainment (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2013], c2000.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col. |
| Series: |
Celts.
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| Summary: |
Beginning in the 8th century, the Celts faced repeated invasions: first by the Vikings and then by the Normans. Weakened by these conflicts, and the ever-changing geopolitical landscape of the continent, they found their culture being absorbed by their powerful neighbors France and England. This film explores the state of Celtic culture from the time of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century to the last traces of their culture in 19th-century Ireland? |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 08, 2013. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. North Sea Invaders (2:24) -- Norse Maritime Advantages (1:41) -- Viking Settlements in Britain (1:47) -- Vikings and Celtic Politics (2:47) -- Norman Invasions in England (4:15) -- Normans in the Mediterranean (1:30) -- Pope Hadrian's Reforms (2:26) -- Conquest of Celtic Lands (2:15) -- Origins of King Arthur Legend (2:29) -- Medieval Celtic Political Developments (2:31) -- Wales under English Imperialism (2:26) -- Retaining Scottish Independence (2:56) -- Welsh Revolutionary Movement (3:34) -- Battle of Bosworth (2:17) -- Reformation in the Celtic World (3:01) -- Reformation in Brittany and Wales (1:58) -- Reformation in Ireland (1:51) -- Addressing the Irish Problem (1:23) -- Scottish King of England (1:44) -- Siege of Drogheda (2:01) -- Battle of the Boyne (1:40) -- Massacre of Glencoe (0:51) -- Credits: Legend and Reality: The Celts (0:55) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Beginning in the 8th century, the Celts faced repeated invasions: first by the Vikings and then by the Normans. Weakened by these conflicts, and the ever-changing geopolitical landscape of the continent, they found their culture being absorbed by their powerful neighbors France and England. This film explores the state of Celtic culture from the time of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century to the last traces of their culture in 19th-century Ireland? 10 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
10 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |