System Details |
Requires OverDrive Media Console (file size: 71765 KB). |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Downloadable audio file. |
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Title from: Title details screen. |
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Unabridged. |
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Duration: 3:44:16. |
Performer |
Tim Pigott-Smith, narrator ; Joanna Bourke, commentary. |
Summary |
Tim Pigott-Smith presents the second volume in this unique audio snapshot of the history of the Twentieth Century. Released in ten volumes, Eyewitness provides a rare opportunity to hear the history of the 20th century described by those who were actually there. Tim Pigott-Smith weaves together fascinating reminiscences taken from the BBC archives -- many previously unbroadcast -- with an insightful commentary written by Joanna Bourke, Professor of History at Birkbeck College. A multitude of vox pops offer fascinating insights into life in the 1900s -- the manners, fashion, discipline, religion, alcohol and sport. Voices of ordinary people are mixed with those whose names still resonate today. Captivating, revelatory, thought-provoking and very often moving, these are the authentic voices of the past, speaking to the present. |
Subject |
History, Modern -- 20th century. -- Sound recordings.
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Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
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Added Author |
Bourke, Joanna.
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Pigott-Smith, Tim.
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BBC Audiobooks Ltd.
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Added Title |
Eyewitness, 1910-1919 |
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1910's |
ISBN |
1405699272 (sound recording : OverDrive Audio Book) |
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