THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - This program chronicles the path from a set of disjointed colonies under British rule to the founding of a republic and democracy which has stood the test of time using core documents to capture ... more »the essence of revolutionary momentum in its most critical moments. (1 CD-Rom; 1 DVD approx. 30 minutes.) THE EARLY REPUBLIC: FOUNDING BROTHERS (PART 1) - As the Revolutionary War drew to a close and the United States became a separate nation George Washington was quickly elected as President of the United States. This program details how Washington Adams Burr Madison Jefferson Hamilton and Franklin - men with different political beliefs - grappled with the task of building a democracy. (1 CD-Rom; 2 DVD approx. 100 minutes + extras.) THE EARLY REPUBLIC: FOUNDING BROTHERS (PART 2) - From the formation of political parties to the crucial presidency of Thomas Jefferson to the famous duel between Hamilton and Burr this program details the post - Washington era and how America persevered through its young growing pains. (1 CD-Rom; 2 DVD approx. 100 minutes + extras.) BENJAMIN FRANKLIN - Perhaps it is Benjamin Franklin who most exemplifies the definition of an American renaissance man: a writer a scientist a politician a ruthless competitor a diplomat and a founding father of this great nation. This program explores his key inventions writings and political contributions. (1 CD-Rom; 1 DVD approx. 100 minutes + extras.)« less
