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Hidden History of Boston

A&E Television Networks, LLC. (Added Author). Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Films Media Group (Added Author).

Summary: In our country's mythic past, the city of Boston shines as a beacon of freedom and resister of tyranny. This A&E Special uncovers the hidden history of America's first city. Founded on a promise, Boston symbolizes Yankee strength and hard work in the wilderness of the New World. A "city upon a hill", in first governor John Winthrop's memorable words.

Record details

Physical Description: electronic resource (video)
remote
1 streaming video file (45 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2010], c1996.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on December 02, 2010.
Formatted Contents Note:	True History of Boston (1:57) -- Pilgrims, Plymouth and Perseverance (6:31) -- The Puritan Invasion (2:41) -- Saints, Sinners, and Scholars (3:58) -- Witchcraft and Other Puritan Pastimes (3:59) -- Building History (5:04) -- Taxes and Protests (2:26) -- The Boston Massacre (3:12) -- Boston's Bitter Tea (2:58) -- The Revolution Begins Here (10:41) -- Old Ironsides (5:08) -- Dearly Departed: Boston's Old Burial Ground (4:43) -- Boston's Bloodless Revolution (4:31) -- The Abolitionist Movement: Born in Boston (3:58) -- Boston's Forgotten Freedom Fighters (3:41) -- Building & Rebuilding Modern Boston (2:36) -- The Great Boston Fire of 1872 (3:08) -- Reformers, Redeemers & Revolutionaries (3:55) -- Playing Hard (2:08) -- The Irish (3:10) -- Unnatural Disasters (4:23) -- Credits: Hidden History of Boston (0:46)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Restrictions: NLC students and staff only. Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience Note:	9 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.