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Ascent of Man 8: Drive for Power Part 2, 1974

 File — Box: 3

Scope and Contents

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

This segment examines the effect inventors in the United States and Britain had on the Industrial Revolution, how the scale of power changed, and how ideas about energy were manifested in Romantic art and poetry. It also notes common misconceptions about industrialization.

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 segment examines the effect inventors in the United States and Britain had on the Industrial Revolution, how the scale of power changed, and how ideas about energy were manifested in Romantic art and poetry. It also notes common misconceptions about industrialization.

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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