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For over two millennia, India has been at the center of world history. In this landmark series, historian and acclaimed writer Michael Wood embarks on a dazzling and exciting expedition through today’s India, looking to the present for clues to her past, and to the past for clues to her future. The journey takes the viewer through majestic landscapes and reveals some of the greatest monuments and artistic treasures on Earth. From Buddhism to Bollywood, from mathematics to outsourcing, Michael Wood discovers India’s impact on history – and on us. 2-Disc Set Region 1 Full Frame – 1.33 Audio: Stereo 2.0 – English Additional Release Material: Featurette: “The Sights and Sound of India” Additional Audio Material: Audio Descriptions for the Visually Impaired Interactive Features: Scene Selection Runtime: 360 Minutes.
Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5215720
Director ‏ : ‎ Jeremy Jeff
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Closed-captioned, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC
Run time ‏ : ‎ 6 hours
Release date ‏ : ‎ March 10, 2009
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unqualified
Studio ‏ : ‎ PBS
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001MYIPYQ
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
Best Sellers Rank: #35,678 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV) #828 in Special Interests (Movies & TV) #855 in Documentary (Movies & TV)
Customer Reviews: 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (511) var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Customers find this TV series informative and engaging, with one review noting how it provides an insightful glance into India’s life and culture. The documentary offers an excellent overview of India’s history, with one customer describing it as a comprehensive historical interpretation. Customers praise the production quality, amazing photography, and consider it well worth the low price.