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BT3115	China From the Inside ISBN: 9780793693115 ISBN10: 079369311X. PBS 3 Disk Set, 2007, 240 min. in English.. Part 1, "Power and the People," focuses on the Communist Party's rule of China. Part 2, "Women of the Country," focuses on the difficulties faced by Chinese women, especially in rural areas. Part 3, "Shifting Nature," focuses on pollution brought on by rapid industrialization, and the resettling of entire towns due to massive water diversion projects. The last part focuses on "Freedom and Justice," where it...	$34.95 Add:
BT8335	China: A Century of Revolution ISBN: 9786311208335 ISBN10: 6311208334. Boxed 3 DVD Set, 2002, 360 min. in English.. This powerful program takes a remarkable first-hand look at China's tumultuous history, examining its social, political and cultural upheaval through eyewitness accounts, rare archival film footage and insightful commentary. Part One: China in Revolution, Part Two: The Mao Years and Part Three: Born Under The Flag begins with Mao's death in 1976, continues with the new leadership of Deng Xiaoping, and concludes...	$34.99 Add:
MZVXE	Globe Trekker: Beijing DVD, 2004, 60 min. in English. China's capital Beijing is located in the northeast of this vast country, divided into north and south by Chang'an Avenue, and into east and west by the Forbidden City and Tianaman Square. Beijing's vibrant mix of ancient monument's and bustling modern life make it an intriguing destination. The journey begins at the infamous Tiananmen Square, the former stage of the Cultural Revolution rallies. From here you?ll see the Forbidden City, kept out of bounds for 500...	$27.95 Add:
BT3591	Mao Tse Tung ISBN: 9780767083591 ISBN10: 0767083598. DVD, 2005, 50 min. in English. For 25 years Mao Zedong ruled one quarter of the world's population, this is the extraordinary story of a farmer's son who became a God in his life time but in private never shook off his peasant roots; a man who presided over one of the most radical experiments in social reform ever seen in human history but who will be remembered as one of the bloodiest dictators of the twentieth century.	$19.95 Add:
BT5274	Modern Marvels - The Great Wall of China ISBN: 9780767085274 ISBN10: 0767085272. DVD, 2005, 50 min. in English. The Great Wall of China is the one of the most massive building achievements in history. Winding 6000 kilometers through undulating mountains it is the only man-made structure visible with the naked eye from space. Examine the mysteries of one of the most awe-inspiring monuments in the world with modern engineers and leading historians.	$36.95 Add:
MZ2SIS	Secrets of China's First Emperor: Tyrant and Visionary 104 Mins., Rated PG, 2008. Over 2,000 years ago, Qin Shi Huang, 'The First Emperor of Qin,' built the greatest empire of antiquity, planned the first Great Wall and created the largest burial site in the world - guarded by a terracotta army of 8,000 soldiers. Featuring lavish reenactments and state-of-the-art CGI, this definitive documentary explores the magnificent life and legend of China's controversial ruler.	$22.95 Add:
MZ0Q6	Secrets of the Dead: China's Terracotta Warrior DVD, PBS, 60 Mins., Rated PG 2011, Steven R. Talley (Director). The First Emperor of China was preparing an extravagant tomb for his journey into the afterlife, and decreed that he be protected forever by 8,000 terracotta warriors. Since then, no one has seen these ancient warriors in their original splendor, brightly painted and fully armed, ready to protect their Emperor for all eternity. Now this once mighty army will be returned to its former glory for the first time.	$24.95 Add:
BT2832	The First Emperor of China ISBN: 9781595522832 ISBN10: 1595522832. DVD, 2006, 42 min.. The great nation of China was founded Qin Shihuang, the First Empero, who not only gave China its name but also created the longest-enduring nation state in the history of the world! Much of the story has never been told before and therefore few are aware of his incredible achievements.	$15.95 Add:
MZ0009	The Forbidden City: Dynasty & Destiny 50 Min, 2005, Rated PG. From A&E Ancient Mysteries - In this mesmerizing program, discover some of the enchanting secrets behind the mystical Forbidden City, and how the spell of its enormous power finally collapsed.	$16.95 Add:
MZVQT8	Ultimate China 2 DVD Set, 2005, 180 min. in English. Explore the traditional Southwest of China, the autonomous region of Guangxi, and the provinces of Guizhou, Yunnan and Sichuan, and journey though Central China, from Shanghai to the Yellow Mountains, and from the Yangzi River to Xian, the ancient capital of China. Zay. Complete the tour by traveling through the four provinces of Southeast China from Guanzhou to Nanchang. Along the way attend a traditional Long Horn Mio ceremony, visit the Huangguoshu...	$39.95 Add: