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Title:
1491. Episode 5, Governance and trade [DVD video] : the untold story of the Americas before Columbus.
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Publication Date:
2018
Publication Information:
Orangeville, ON : McIntyre Media, 2018.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, colour , 4 3/4 in.
Abstract:
"Each Indigenous nation developed its own unique governance model to manage their citizens and expand their territories. These systems ranged from patriarchal and matrilineal-based societies to complex political systems governing multi-nation empires. Complex trade networks developed to satisfy political, social and economic goals." --Back cover.
General Note:
Series contains 8 episodes on 8 discs.
1491: The Untold Story of the Americas is a docu-drama mini-series that brings to life the complexity, diversity and interconnectedness of Indigenous peoples in the Americas before the arrival of Columbus. Presented from an Indigenous-perspective through a blend of documentary and scripted drama, the series takes its audience on a journey along a timeline that dates from 20,000 years ago to 1491.
The series is based on the book "1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus" by Charles C. Mann.
Performers:
Narrator for the series is Dr. Evan Adams.
Technical Details:
DVD-R; may not be compatible with older DVD players.
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Language:
English
Additional Language:
Closed-captioned.
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