The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

When the Spanish fleet is sent to conquer England, Sir Francis Drake leads the English forces in opposition

Discusses how the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to the outbreak of World War I

Describes the efforts of Napoleon to conquer Russia and unite all of Europe under France

Long thought to be violent barbarians, the Celtic tribes are now known to have had a rich artistic and literary heritage. Live action portrayals enhance the program

By the 8th century, the Muslim Empire had spread Arab rule over the Middle East, Egypt, and North Africa. In 711 A.D., an Arab raiding party, led by Tariq Ibn Ziyad, invaded Spain and began a chain of events which led to the great Renaissance in European science and literature

From Viking invasions in 500 AD, through the Dark Ages, England's early years were richer and "brighter" than early historians imagined. Legendary kings, the Burial Ship at Sutton Hoo, the Lindisfarne Gospels, and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle proved that craftmanship, Christinaity, and literacy did not die out altogether

When a plague-infested ship entered the port of Messina, Sicily in 1347, the infected rats escaped. Within three years, over 20 million of Europe's population was dead due to the plague and a whole way of life was threatened

When Germany begins its bombing campaign in Britain, the British air forces fight back

Uses animated maps and live action to show how new inventions and Europe's trade with Asia gave rise to the Age of Exploration. [Please Note: This title is also available through the "TIMELY TOPICS COLLECTION" in your elementary library media center 9/07 through 12/07.]

In 1290 AD, Edward I was invited to arbitrate between the competitors for the Scottish throne. He immediately asserted his over-lordship of Scotland and set in motion years of rebellion and revolt. Robert the Bruce led an army against an English force three times as large and routed them