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Eyewitness, 1900-1909 : a history of the twentieth century in sound, [commentary by Joanna Bourke ; presented by Tim Pigott-Smith]

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Eyewitness, 1900-1909 : a history of the twentieth century in sound, [commentary by Joanna Bourke ; presented by Tim Pigott-Smith]

Language

eng

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libretto or text

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not applicable

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not applicable

Literary text for sound recordings

history

Main title

Eyewitness

Medium

electronic resource

Oclc number

67999175

Responsibility statement

[commentary by Joanna Bourke ; presented by Tim Pigott-Smith]

Sub title

1900-1909 : a history of the twentieth century in sound

Summary

Tim Pigott-Smith presents a unique audio snapshot of the history of the Twentieth Century. Released in ten volumes, Eyewitness provides a rare opportunity to hear the history of the 20th century described by those who were actually there. Tim Pigott-Smith weaves together fascinating reminiscences taken from the BBC archives -- many previously unbroadcast -- with an insightful commentary written by Joanna Bourke, Professor of History at Birkbeck College. The century began with British troops at war in South Africa, and majors, colonels and privates recall their part in the action. The death of Queen Victoria led to the streets of London being lined with funeral spectators, and the subsequent coronation of Edward VII in 1902 lent the nation a mood of "lightheartedness, sparkle and glamour." Meanwhile theatregoers and music hall audiences were being entertained by Henry Irving and Marie Lloyd

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Eyewitness, 1900-19091900's

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