- Number of discs: 6
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 630529173X
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- #69 in Video > Special Interests > History > American History & Culture
- #69 in Video > Documentary > History > American History & Culture
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Great educational stuff
Jan 11 2003
Format:VHS Tape
We play the entire seventies tape for our 5th and 6th year secondary school students, and we and the students are really enthousiastic.
We had to buy a recorder that can play the American type videos, but it was really worth it.
We had to buy a recorder that can play the American type videos, but it was really worth it.
Video Survey of U.S. History, 20th Century
Aug 11 2002
Format:VHS Tape
This video, The Century, America's Time, hosted by ABC
's Peter Jennings, served me well as a U.S. History high school teacher. The reason I liked it so much was because it brought to life in short, 10 minute summaries, key events of the twentieth century. Hosted by Peter Jennings, it had a much more contemporary feel to it than similar historical summaries. The narration was snappier and held the attention of my students better than let's say a PBS or other History channel type visual documentary. It supplement's any Twentieth Century U.S. History course because it capture's the emotional context that a text-book cannot reveal. I found my students had a much better grasp of the times when I supplemented the text with these visual snapshots of key events during the century. Because key events are broken down into 10-20 minute segments, it lends itself to the attention span of classroom students and instruction very well. Most documentaries go on for 45 minutes straight on one topic. This was extremely well done. If I had only 1 video series to pick from to capture the flavor of the twentieth century, this is the one I would buy!
's Peter Jennings, served me well as a U.S. History high school teacher. The reason I liked it so much was because it brought to life in short, 10 minute summaries, key events of the twentieth century. Hosted by Peter Jennings, it had a much more contemporary feel to it than similar historical summaries. The narration was snappier and held the attention of my students better than let's say a PBS or other History channel type visual documentary. It supplement's any Twentieth Century U.S. History course because it capture's the emotional context that a text-book cannot reveal. I found my students had a much better grasp of the times when I supplemented the text with these visual snapshots of key events during the century. Because key events are broken down into 10-20 minute segments, it lends itself to the attention span of classroom students and instruction very well. Most documentaries go on for 45 minutes straight on one topic. This was extremely well done. If I had only 1 video series to pick from to capture the flavor of the twentieth century, this is the one I would buy!
Completely enthralling view of history
Oct 28 2001
Format:VHS Tape
History can be an incredible story, and in this documentary it is told with gusto, excitement, and great poignancy. Using clever and creative editing, a captivating musical score, excellent archival footage, and Peter Jennings' masterful narration, The Century: America's Time is captivating from start to finish. Highly recommended.
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Great Video Set
This set is a great overview of some of the most important moments in America's history over the last 100 years. Read more
Published on July 8 2001 by Sean Pyburn
Very good, but Jennings shows his bias
The footage in this is excellent. I use segments from nearly every volume in my US history classes. Read more
Published on Jun 5 2001 by "gorn2"
A cut above what you may be expecting...
Unlike most similar "documentaries" (CNN's comes to mind), "The Century" isn't just a decade-by-decade grab bag of all the most popular trends, fads, and... Read more
Published on April 19 2001 by Jarret A. Cooper
Great tool for educators
I have showed several of the videos in this set to the students of the high school history class that I teach. Read more
Published on May 19 2000 by Michele Mannino
A fascinating documentary of a fascinating century
I love history. It fascinates me, but especially American history, especially the 20th century. This school year, I have taken a unique, new course at my school, titled: 20th... Read more
Published on April 6 2000 by Elana Rose Beale
Review of last 100 years
This is an excellent recap of the century. For young viewers and those who have lived through it. The first video is about the early years and the end of 1890's. Read more
Published on Mar 12 2000 by Annette
Save Your Money, Get the History Channel
After seeing bits on TV I knew I wanted to own this series. I finally received it as a gift. I wish I had asked for socks! The archival footage was excellent. Read more
Published on Jan 11 2000 by James A. Holland
As Good as Documentaries Get!
This work is simply splendid. Viewing these videos in their chronological order will refresh your memory and cement your knowledge of the important events of your century. Read more
Published on Dec 4 1999 by Joe Oliver
very good vedeo tapes
I can know about U.S very well. In this video I can see the real life of america and past history is base of present rich contry.
Published on Nov 20 1999
Very Good
When I first saw one of the episodes of this series on the history channel, I got on my computer and ordered it right away. Read more
Published on July 3 1999
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