An account of the events personalities & repercussions of the Irish rebellion The Easter Rising began at 12 noon 24 April 1916 & lasted for six short but bloody days resulting in the deaths of innocent civilians the destruction of many parts of Dublin & the true beginning of Irish independence The 1916 Rising was born out of the Conservative & Unionist parties' illegal defiance of the democratically expressed wish of the Irish electorate for Home Rule; & of confusion mishap & disorganisation compounded by a split within the Volunteer leadership Tim Pat Coogan introduces the major players themes & outcomes of a drama that would profoundly affect twentieth-century Irish history Not only is this the story of a turning point in Ireland's struggle for freedom but also a testament to the men & women of courage & conviction who were prepared to give their lives for what they believed was right ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play This three part landmark documentary series examines the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin & the subsequent events that led to the establishment of an independent Irish State & indirectly to the breakup of the British Empire Narrated by Liam Neeson the series places the Irish Rising in its European & global contexts as anti-colonialism found its voice in the wake of the First World War The documentary explores the crucial role of the United States & of Irish America in both the lead up to & the aftermath of the events This seminal part of Irish history & its ramifications were felt as far as India & other far flung parts of what was then the British Empire With the centenary of the Rising it is time to take a fresh look at both at the events themselves & their significance in world history 1916 brings new understanding to the complicated interconnections between Britain Ireland & the United States that have continued to have significance up to & including the Irish peace process Actors Liam Neeson Format PALLanguage English Region Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Number of discs 1 ...

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1920s Jazz Age Fashion celebrates haute couture ready-to-wear & mass market fashion in America Britain & France from 1919 to 1929 with an in-depth focus on women&s clothing Illustrated with specially commissioned photography the book brings together leading experts to examine the social political & cultural influences of the period setting into context the role fashion played in it This book accompanies the exhibition 1920s Jazz Age Fashion & Photo at the Fashion & Textile Museum London 23 September 2016-15 January 2017 Characterised by exuberance & optimism the jazz age was a symptom of the end of the First World War & the birth of America as a new world power It was a period of unprecedented social change for women who were for the first time in history given the vote on a par with men (1920 USA 1928 Britain) The birth of Modernity in the 1920s established women&s lives as active& & fashion reflected & celebrated these new social roles A new boyish& silhouette la garconne became the look for women of the twenties with a gradual acceptance of trousers as fashionable dress The passive sun bathing became the active swimming & companies such as Jantzen recognised these changes creating the speed suit& for women The 1920s saw technology & innovative textiles with the introduction of the artificial silk Rayon & the zip contributing to an easier approach to fashionable dress ...

AMTs 1923 Ford Model T Delivery Truck is an old time classic with widespread appeal From the vintage 4-cylinder Ford motor to the spoked wheels & narrow tires this kit exudes history! Now a very special release of this iconic vehicle has been created featuring Coca-Cola one of the most recognized brands in the world The kits decal sheet features many optional fully authentic & approved Coke graphics from the era in which vehicles like this would have been delivering the beverage to local drug stores & other merchants in days gone by! It even comes moulded in " Coke Red" & features beautiful packaging with vintage-styled illustrations As a special bonus a display base with backdrop is also included! KIT FEATURES 125 scale skill 2 cement required Moulded in Coca-Cola Red Vintage 4-cylinder Ford Engine Narrow vinyl tires Large decal sheet featuring many vintage Coke graphics & logos Irresistible antique style illustrated packaging Bonus cardboard display ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play This harrowing war film is an epic dramatization of the first battle of World War II The Battle of Westerplatte that began on 1 September 1939 will forever be remembered as the one that announced the beginning of the Second World War in Europe Over one week fewer than 200 Polish soldiers fought against heavy German bombardment & in the process came to symbolize the power of resistance As the violence rages a complex battle of a more personal nature plays out between two Polish commanders over how to best lead their men Amid the bloodshed they must ask themselves
- should they fight until the last man standing or surrender in the face of overwhelming odds? What unfolds is a stirring exploration of the fight against the forces of tyranny
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This book is a day-by-day chronicle of 1939 Hollywood's greatest year Each entry will focus on major news events-national & international-as well as minor curiosities or news items that would prove to be more important in the future This will be followed by a full description & commentary on the Hollywood movies that were released each day 430 pages 24 Halftones black & white Hischak Thomas S ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play North Africa WW II 1941 Jiri Pospichal eighteen years old signs up as a volunteer in the Czechoslovak army His naive ideas about heroism are confronted with the hell of the African desert complicated relationships in his unit & the ubiquitous threat of death All this takes its cruel toll in the shape of his gradual loss of self respect & courage Previously released as & Tobruk& ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Southern Californians & military personnel panic under rumors of a Japanese attack in their own backyard ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A crazy comedy tale set in Los Angeles immediately after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour Everyone suspects a Japanese soldier around every corner ...