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Inventions and innovations
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2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 113 libraries worldwide Without the inventor's curiosity and desire to find answers to questions, the world would be a different place. This film examines rare footage of Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and Henry Ford, whose theories and subsequent practical application of those ideas transformed the way we live, work and play.
Communications and transportation
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2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 111 libraries worldwide Explores the impact of the inventions of Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Ford and the Wright Brothers, which established the foundation for today's giant communications and transportation industries.
The archives of war
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 108 libraries worldwide Series documents 20th century wars using film shot by British Pathé News, from the trenches of World War I, through the destruction of World War II, to the Cold War's atomic arsenals and the horrors of the Korean and Vietnam wars.
The encyclopedia of the 20th century the days that shook the world
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2011 in English and held by 107 libraries worldwide Documents the political turmoil, horrors of war, medical breakthroughs, scientific advancements and social upheaval that made this century one of the most critical and turbulent periods in human history.
The wonder of electricity
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3 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 92 libraries worldwide Explores how the harnessing of electricity revolutionized life in the 20th century. Focuses on the invention of radio, television and cameras which have led to increasingly sophisticated communications and imaging technologies.
Medicine
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 82 libraries worldwide Highlights advances in medicine, including x-rays, plastic surgery and ultrasound. Considers the "brave new world" implications of modern-day gene manipulation.
The technology of warfare
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 81 libraries worldwide Looks at technological innovations in weapons and aeronautics as well as the development of civilian uses for systems and products originally designed for military use, such as radar, four-wheel drive vehicles and the precursor to the Internet.
Plastic planet
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 73 libraries worldwide Considers the market for plastic in the modern-day world and the by-products developed from working with it--products such as vinyl, polyester, Lycra, nylon, rayon and Teflon.
Encyclopedia of the 20th century days that shook the world, 1900-1999
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 52 libraries worldwide "[D]ocuments the political turmoil, horrors of war, medical breakthroughs, scientific advancements and social upheaval that made this century one of the most critical and turbulent periods in human history. Assembled from the archival vaults of Pathè and the BBC"--Container.
The encyclopedia of the 20th century the days that shook the world, 1900-1999
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 51 libraries worldwide "[D]ocuments the political turmoil, horrors of war, medical breakthroughs, scientific advancements and social upheaval that made this century one of the most critical and turbulent periods in human history. Assembled from the archival vaults of Pathè and the BBC"--Containers.
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by Richard Hease
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1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 28 libraries worldwide
Witness to history days that shook the world : 1990-1999
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 26 libraries worldwide This video describes key events in the decade of 1990-1999 that shaped history during the twentieth century.
Witness to history days that shook the world : 1970-1979
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 26 libraries worldwide This video describes key events in the decade of 1970-1979 that shaped history during the twentieth century.
Witness to history days that shook the world : 1940-1949
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 26 libraries worldwide This video describes key events in the decade of 1940-1949 that shaped history during the twentieth century.
Witness to history days that shook the world : 1900-1909
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 26 libraries worldwide This video describes key events in the decade of 1900-1909 that shaped history during the twentieth century.
Witness to history days that shook the world : 1950-1959
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 25 libraries worldwide This video describes key events in the decade of 1950-1959 that shaped history during the twentieth century.
Witness to history days that shook the world : 1910-1919
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 25 libraries worldwide This video describes key events in the decade of 1910-1919 that shaped history during the twentieth century.
Witness to history days that shook the world : 1980-1989
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2 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 25 libraries worldwide This video describes key events in the decade of 1980-1989 that shaped history during the twentieth century.
Witness to history days that shook the world : 1960-1969
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 24 libraries worldwide This video describes key events in the decade of 1960-1969 that shaped history during the twentieth century.
Witness to history days that shook the world : 1930-1939
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 24 libraries worldwide This video describes key events in the decade of 1930-1939 that shaped history during the twentieth century. more
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