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Ascent of Man 8: Drive for Power Part 1, 1974

 File — Box: 3

Scope and Contents

Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.

This episode looks at the industrial and political revolutions of the 18th century as agents of social change. Bronowski focuses on how the steam engine led to the development of the railway and helped make England the mercantile capital of the world during the 19th century.

Dates

  • 1974

Extent

From the Collection: 19 Linear Feet (163 films, 19 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials primarily in English

Access Restrictions

Unprocessed collection. Access requires production of viewing copies; 30 days prior notice required. Contact the Historical Audiovisuals Program for more information.

Scope and Contents

Produced by Adrian Malone. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski.

This episode looks at the industrial and political revolutions of the 18th century as agents of social change. Bronowski focuses on how the steam engine led to the development of the railway and helped make England the mercantile capital of the world during the 19th century.

Physical Description

16 mm answer print. Runtime: 26 min. Color, sound.

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Historical Audiovisuals Collection Collecting Area

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