Instant Expert. A quick guide to Beowulf
(DVD)
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Published
[New York] : History : Distributed in the U.S. by New Video, [2010].
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (47 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 study guide ([4] pages ; 19 cm.)
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Ouray Public Library - DVD | AV-DVD INS | 1 DVD-Shelve with nonfiction DVDs | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Anglo-Saxons in literature.
Beowulf (Legendary character)
Beowulf -- Sources.
Documentary television programs.
England -- Antiquities.
Epic poetry, English (Old) -- History and criticism.
Excavations (Archaeology) -- England.
Heroes in literature.
Historical television programs.
Mythology, Norse.
Nonfiction television programs.
Scandinavia -- History -- To 1397.
Scandinavia -- In literature.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Beowulf (Legendary character)
Beowulf -- Sources.
Documentary television programs.
England -- Antiquities.
Epic poetry, English (Old) -- History and criticism.
Excavations (Archaeology) -- England.
Heroes in literature.
Historical television programs.
Mythology, Norse.
Nonfiction television programs.
Scandinavia -- History -- To 1397.
Scandinavia -- In literature.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
More Details
Published
[New York] : History : Distributed in the U.S. by New Video, [2010].
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
UPC
733961226218
Notes
General Note
Originally broadcast in 2009 as an episode of the the History Channel television series: Clash of the gods.
General Note
Accompanying study guide comprises extended activities, discussion questions, and bibliographical references.
General Note
Special feature: Interactive quiz.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Bo B. Randulff ; editor, Jennifer P. Honn.
Participants/Performers
Narrator, Stan Bernard.
Description
Explores the truth behind the epic legend of Beowulf, the famous Viking warrior who battled bloodthirsty invaders, barbaric monsters, and a fire-breathing dragon, to emerge as Norse mythology's greatest hero. Features comments from historians and scholars and information about archaeological finds in England, including unearthed burial mounds and anicent carvings, that suggest that the story of Beowulf may be more than just a myth.
Target Audience
For 8th grade students and above.
System Details
DVD; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital stereo.
Language
Closed-captioned.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hodgson, S., Cassel, C., Masjum, M., & Bernard, S. (2010). Instant Expert. A quick guide to Beowulf (Widescreen.). History : Distributed in the U.S. by New Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sarah Hodgson et al.. 2010. Instant Expert. A Quick Guide to Beowulf. History : Distributed in the U.S. by New Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sarah Hodgson et al.. Instant Expert. A Quick Guide to Beowulf History : Distributed in the U.S. by New Video, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hodgson, Sarah, Chris Cassel, Mashizan Masjum, and Stan Bernard. Instant Expert. A Quick Guide to Beowulf Widescreen., History : Distributed in the U.S. by New Video, 2010.
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