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| The American Revolution (History Channel) | 
 enlarge | Actor: American Revolution
Studio: A&E Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $79.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (17 reviews)
Sales Rank: 41688
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 482 minutes
Number Of Items: 3
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 3.1
MPN: 71761
ISBN: 0767077881
UPC: 733961717617
EAN: 9780767077880
ASIN: B0007TKNOC
Release Date: April 26, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Editorial Reviews:
Description
Revisit the birth of a nation in this truly definitive look at America's fight for independence and its world-changing rise to glory. The American Revolution features ten powerful documentaries--more than eight hours of essential programming by THE HISTORY CHANNEL and A&E on DVD for the first time. From the Declaration of Independence to the Treaty of Paris, these are the stories and events surrounding the remarkable achievements of heroic individuals seized by the epic forces of history. Hear the words of the founding fathers and other key figures, as read by leading actors such as Kelsey Grammar (TV?s Frasier) and Michael Learned (TV?s The Waltons). Thrilling re-enactments of great battles, compelling period images, rare archival material, and commentary by leading historians bring the past vividly alive. Between Bunker Hill and Yorktown, from Ben Franklin's masterful diplomacy to Benedict Arnold's deceit and tragedy, The American Revolution presents a sweeping canvas of historical programming at its comprehensive best.
Amazon.com
This six-tape set provides a clear and complete narrative of the events surrounding the birth of America. Unfortunately, it is a bit dry, as the repetitive music is distracting and certain images are shown far too frequently. However, the varied materials used to tell this tale will please history buffs. The producers employed a blend of battle reenactments, location filming, paintings, engravings, and the narratives of actual letters and documents from the 1770s. Events are covered in detail--these are not just the highlights remembered from school. However, due to the density of the material, you have to be a fan of the genre. The narrators include such well-polished actors as Charles Durning, Michael Learned, Rick Schroder, and Cliff Robertson. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Good information presented, but lacks cinematic conviction December 21, 2008
If you have seen Washington the Warrior or the Washington's Generals programs, watching this series will be very difficult to follow and will be disappointing. Unlike Washington the Warrior, this DVD is not in high definition and does not have a powerful soundtrack. In fact the video quality is so poor that it looks like someone dubbed it from VHS. The information presented is good if you're able to stay awake, but it lacks the cinematic conviction that A&E/History Channel is known for producing. If you're into American Revolutionary History, you may want to look for other video's/series on the subject.
Can't get enough history October 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've always found history interesting. These DVDs are worth watching again and again. Very interesting every time
If Your Love American Revolutionary HIstory, You'll Love This Set July 18, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have both sets by the History Channel and I love both of them. The other (and newer) one by the the History is more accurate and complete in it's presentation of the material; the film quality on the newer set is also better--but I still enjoy watching this set just as much as the newer and more complete one. I like the insights of the historians who help with the narrative in this older video history. Perhaps if you can only buy one set you should first get the newer one but if you love reviewing our great American Revolutionary History like I do, you will want to have a copy of both of them. I have watched this older history so many times I should have worn out my copies--this copy will help you to admire and appreciate our great patriot leaders. It does not seek to degrade the founders because they were slave owners or because they had personal imperfections as some of the new, more liberal historians are trying to do nowadays. Our founding father's were not perfect, but they were raised up by God and supported, miraculously, in their efforts to secure a new nation where freedom of religion could be practiced and protected by the law. And the constitution was not just a stroke of good luck; again, God raised up these wise men to create this special nation of freedom. I love America, our founders, and this older history is always a joy to watch. I love it and recommend it along with the other, newer one also produced by the History Channel.
 Incomplete tale March 31, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This collection is not nearly so good as two others--The Revolutionary War narrated by Charles Kuralt, and The Revolution which is a 13 part series also by the History channel. After watching those, I found this set missing many key details in the others. I recommend those to you instead.
 BIG DISAPPOINTMENT March 4, 2007
4 out of 18 found this review helpful
Written on an elementary level, and provides no insightful information past what you learn in Middle School. I was hoping for something on the level of "The World At War" or "The Civil War." Instead, I got "Schoolhouse Rock" without the good music.
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