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History of Continental Europe
"Continental Europe" is a perhaps old-fashioned term referring to the parts of Europe outside of Great Britain, Ireland, and the smaller island nations near the continent of Europe. The U.K. is not continental Europe, while France and Germany are.
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In the 14th century, a devastating plague known as the Black Death
claimed an estimated 75 million lives. This video explains how it spread and what caused it. The two versions of this plague are explained. Not for the child who may respond emotion...ally.
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August 20, 2011 at 10:13 AM
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Ages: 7 - 18
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This 4:30 video explains that ships of the English and Spanish ships employed in the combat of 1588. A good video to show how technology helped the English win this battle.
September 18, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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Ages: 9 - 18
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In 1204 crusaders sacked the city, then renamed Constantinople. For the next thousand years, the Byzantine Kings hid safely behind the massive walls of Constantinople. Then in 1453, with the Turkish Ottoman Empire encircling the city, Sultan Mehmet b...rought the newest technology of the 15th century, the cannon, and finally brought down the walls of the world's most impregnable fortress. This 24 minute video reviews the details of this city and the battle. The main video starts at the two minute mark.
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October 15, 2011 at 05:43 PM
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Ages: 8 - 18
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The Battle of Vienna, on the 12th of September 1683, the battle was won and Vienna was free and this ten minute video shows the climax of this battle and its ramifications. Excellent use of graphics, narration, and acting that conveys the action and ...events. The end of the battle is shown and Vienna is freed from the epic struggle between Christians and Islamic forces.
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December 13, 2011 at 09:56 PM
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Part 3 of 5 The Battle of Vienna, on the 12th of September 1683, the battle was won and Vienna was free and this ten minute video explains what happened and spends time explaining how Christian Europe was drawn into the war against the Islamic invade...rs. It is essentially to view this series in order to appreciate the material and its content.
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December 13, 2011 at 09:41 PM
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Part1 of 5 The Battle of Vienna is the subject of this ten minute video. The battle is done with actors and shows the major events of this war between the Turks and the Christians. Well done with intrigue and imagery and backstory. Has subtitles that... may make it difficult for slow readers to understand.
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December 13, 2011 at 09:28 PM
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Ages: 8 - 18
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Part 4 of 5 The Battle of Vienna, on the 12th of September 1683, and this eight minute video provides the story behind the climax of the battle. The video uses narration and illustration and actors to provide a compelling story of this battle. Excell...ent video, but the series needs to be shown in numeric order to appreciate the story. Subtitles may make it difficult for slower readers to follow in parts.
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December 13, 2011 at 09:48 PM
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Ages: 8 - 18
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Part 2 of 5 The Battle of Vienna, on the 12th of September 1683, the battle was won and Vienna was free and this ten minute video explains how it was done. It is important to view Part One first to provide the setting. Well done with actors and narra...tion. The video has subtitles which might make it difficult for slow readers to follow.
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December 13, 2011 at 09:33 PM
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Ages: 7 - 18
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Clovis befriended Rome and then struck, winning and making it "imperialistic." The Franks were growing rapidly trying to make a larger empire. This three minute video explains the battles and politics of this period using actors and a narrator.
February 8, 2012 at 12:21 AM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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This ten minute video explains how the final battles of Charlemagne to reunite his empire and Europe, including converting all the Saxons to Christianity under threat of death. The victories make him a sacred individual and brings church and state to...gether at that time. A map and timeline would be of benefit to show the tremendous scope of his accomplishments.
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March 12, 2012 at 10:32 PM
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