The story of India

Gr 9 Up-India's 10,000-year history is rich with cultural constancy, spiritual development, and intellectual advancements in math, science, dance, art, and literature. The film underscores India's importance today as the largest democracy in the world. In the first segment, "Beginnings," host Michael Wood reaches back in time before recorded history to chronicle the people and rituals that first defined this unique culture. "The Power of Ideas" explores the worldwide spiritual impact of Buddhism, while "Spice Routes & Silk Roads" examines its impact on worldwide economics. "Ages of Gold" juxtaposes the history of the Western Dark Ages with the achievements simultaneously taking place in India. The influence of Muslim religion and culture on India is explicated in "The Meeting of Two Oceans." "Freedom" details India's relationship with Britain beginning with the East India Company through its colonial emancipation in 1947. This epic history puts India's current role in the global community in a much wider context, making it evident that this great civilization has always been a central and pivotal contributor to human history. Each episode has accompanying online lesson plans meeting national education standards. A captivating series for high school and college media centers.-Vincent M. Livoti, Kresge Center for Teaching Resources, Ludcke Library, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.