The Western Tradition

The Western Tradition

en
PG-13

January 1989

Documentary

Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugen Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands — religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art. A visual feast of over 2,700 images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art portrays key events that shaped the development of Western thought, culture, and tradition.

First Air Date:

1989-01-01

Last Air Date:

1989-01-01

Status:

Ended

Original Country:

US

Original Language:

en

Number of Seasons:

1

Number of Episodes:

52

Created By:

Eugen Weber

Cast