Search - The History Channel 13 Show Collection : Founding Fathers (Complete Mini-series) , Founding Brothers (Complete Mini-series) ,The Conflict Ignites ,1776 , Washington & Arnold , the World At War , England's Last Chance , Birth of the Republic , the Revoluti on DVD

Just as Advertised...

Robert Stone | Midwest / Ohio | 06/12/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For about the last year I've had the History Channel set The Revolution in my shopping cart / saved section just waiting to add it on to a small item for free shipping. Alas, I never was short of the $25 limit so it just sat there. I was happy but skeptical when this mega set (which includes The Revolution) popped up on my suggestions at just under $70. I was skeptical since it includes so much good stuff that I thought maybe it was some sort of bootleg or Region 2 discs or something. I checked out the seller "forgetthegouge" and other than some folks complaining about slow shipping times there were no issues so I took the bait on June 5th and it arrived on June 10th (so no problem with the shipping to me, anyway). I was expecting a stack of 13 separate discs but was happy that it is its own boxed set with the discs each in fold-out holders. The set appears to have been a retail set (one of the store alarm sensors was inside) and I wonder if it is from a close-out, perhaps from Media Play or one of the may companies that have gone out of business in this recession / depression, whatever the heck it is. I have not yet played the discs but they appear genuine and I'm looking forward to viewing them. Once I do I'll try to update this review as a content review as well (but 27 hours is a lot of video to watch so it may be a while!) In any case, I wanted to post this review to let anyone looking at this purchase know that it seems genuine and to be a genuinely good deal!

Update 7-4-10 / Content - So far I have watched Founding Fathers, Founding Brothers as well as the Washington the Warrior and parts of The Revolution and I am impressed. This is typical History Channel fare which I feel is well done and infuses history with an energy that keeps the viewer entertained and will appeal to young and old alike.

I note today, July 4th, that oddly someone has found this review unhelpful for a "score" of 0 out of 1. Not sure what is unhelpful about the information above - I would have loved to see this review before buying this just to know that these discs are the "real deal" and an excellent deal at that."

Perfect Set To Own

forgetthegouge | PA | 05/06/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"*Disc 1: Founding Fathers Vol 1: Rebels With A Cause / Taking Liberties Gain a fascinating, engagingly intimate glimpse behind the iconic images on the marble busts and the noble faces gazing out from our dollar bills and pocket change. This disc contains the episodes "Rebels with a Cause" and "Taking Liberties"
*Disc 2: Founding Fathers Vol 2: You Say You Want A Revolution? / A Healthy Constitution Gain a fascinating, engagingly intimate glimpse behind the iconic images on the marble busts and the noble faces gazing out from our dollar bills and pocket change. This disc contains the episodes "You Say You Want A Revolution" and "Healthy Constitution"
*Disc 3: Founding Brothers Vol 1: A More Perfect Union Based on Joseph Ellis's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, FOUNDING BROTHERS examines six moments when the collisions and collusions of these towering figures left an indelible imprint on the nation. This disc contains part 1 "A More Perfect Union"
*Disc 4: Founding Brothers Vol 2: Evolution of a Revolution Based on Joseph Ellis's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, FOUNDING BROTHERS examines six moments when the collisions and collusions of these towering figures left an indelible imprint on the nation. This disc contains part 2 "Evolution of a Revolution"
*Disc 5: The American Revolution: The Conflict Ignites / 1776 / Washington and Arnold
THE CONFLICT IGNITES: Before the "shot heard around the world," better known as the Battle at Old North Bridge, the conflict that erupted into the American Revolutionary War began as a war of ideas.
1776: George Washington, Ethan Allen, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson shaped history.
WASHINGTON AND ARNOLD: Following defeats in New York and Long Island, Washington musters a few scattered militiamen.
*Disc 6: The American Revolution: The World At War / England's Last Chance / Birth Of The Republic
THE WORLD AT WAR: The Continental Army suffers through a bitter winter at Valley Forge, but the time isn't completely wasted, as the soldiers are trained into a superior army.
ENGLAND'S LAST CHANCE: Benedict Arnold is exposed for treason and escapes to Britain where the war is fought on the high seas.
BIRTH OF A REPUBLIC: A final look at what happened to the lives of the key figures in the American Revolution.
*Disc 7: The Revolution: Episodes 1-4 Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations, and provocative political, military, and economic analysis, HISTORY(tm) breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history. This disc contains episodes 1-4 "Boston, Bloody Boston," "Rebelling to Revolution," "Declaring Independence," and "American Crisis"
*Disc 8: The Revolution: Episodes 5-7 Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations, and provocative political, military, and economic analysis, HISTORY(tm) breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history. This disc contains episodes 5-7 "Path to World War," "Forging an Army," and "Treason & Betrayal"
*Disc 9: The Revolution: Episodes 8-10 Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations, and provocative political, military, and economic analysis, HISTORY(tm) breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history. This disc contains episodes 8-10 "The War Heads South," "Hornet's Nest," and "The End Game."
*Disc 10: The Revolution: Episodes 11-13 / Bonus Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations, and provocative political, military, and economic analysis, HISTORY(tm) breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history. This disc contains episodes 11-13 "Becoming a Nation," "Road to the Presidency," and "A President and his Revolution."
DVD Features: "History in the Making: The Revolution" Behind the Scenes Featurette
*Disc 11: Washington The Warrior Featuring stunning location footage, gripping re-enactments, and candid interviews with historical and military experts, HISTORY(tm) narrates one man's epic journey to greatness - and the birth of a nation.
DVD Features: Behind-the-Scenes "History in the Making"
*Disc 12: Ben Franklin A fresh, down-to-earth, informative look at one of America's most essential human monuments.
DVD Features: "Declaration of Independence" episode of SAVE OUR HISTORY; "The Many Faces of Ben Franklin" Making-of Featurette; Timeline; Anecdotes; Quotes; List of Innovations & Inventions
*Disc 13: Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor Aidan Quinn stars as the infamous traitor in this riveting true story of a man trapped between his nation and his heart. DVD Features: Benedict Arnold: Triumph and Treason (50 minute Biography episode); Behind-the-Scenes Featurette; Aidan Quinn Biography/Filmography; Kelsey Grammer Biography/Filmography
*Disc 14: The Crossing Jeff Daniels stars as General George Washington in this acclaimed film dramatizing the turning point of the Revolutionary War.
DVD Features: Behind-the-Scenes Featurette; Jeff Daniels Biography/Filmography; Roger Rees Biography/Filmography; Historical Quotes"