Episodes (4)
Jan 21, 2001
Simon Schama looks beyond the romantic stories of Cavaliers and Roundheads to the real story of the English Civil War, in which hundreds of thousands died, countless families were torn apart and the nation was divided.
Jan 28, 2001
Simon Schama examines the turbulent years in Britain from 1649 to 1689, from Oliver Cromwell's republic to Charles II's restoration and James II's subsequent pro-Catholic rule from which he was quickly deposed.
Feb 04, 2001
Simon Schama's epic history reaches the 18th century and the birth of modern Britain. Due to an economic explosion, the consumer society is born, agriculture becomes big business and London becomes the fastest growing city in Europe.
Feb 11, 2001
Simon Schama traces the steps of the empire-makers to tell the extraordinary story of how this small set of islands came to rule an empire that stretched around the globe.
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A History of Britain Season 2 (2001) is released on Jan 21, 2001 and the latest season 3 of A History of Britain is released in 2002. Watch A History of Britain online - the English Documentary TV series from United Kingdom. A History of Britain is directed by Clare Beavan,Martina Hall,Ian Bremner,Liz Hartford and created by Simon Schama with Simon Schama and Michael Kitchen.
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As 2 episodes, 2002
