Friday, October 26, 2007

MONARCHY-SET 1 TV DVD REVIEW


A short blurb from Acorn Media about Monarchy Srt 1- Eminent scholar and entergetic storyteller Dr David Starkey serves as your guide through nearly 10 centuries of royal rule in England.

Renowned British Academic David Starkey begins the history of the Royal Rule of England from the Dark Ages to 1644. The storytelling is in a way that is not boring to watch. The series has been shown on PBS. This set includes a David Starkey biography.

VIDEO

The video quality is great! Each episode is approx. 52 mins. The show is presented in Widescreen.
Audio

Was originally recorded in Mono. Is also in Mono but very clear!

Disc 1- 1. “The Early Kings”
2. “Medieval Monarchs”
3. “A New Dynasty”

Disc 2- 1. “The Imperial King”
2. “A Question Of Succession”
3. “Revolution And The Republic”

Extras

Disc 1: David Starkey Biography-(Text Only)

Disc 2: None


Verdict

A very likable Documentary series. Set 2 is on the way!

Rating: ****!

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