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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The program explains landforms and climates in two sections. Landforms shown are The Coastal Plains, Eastern Highlands, Central Lowlands, Great Western Plateau. The Climates section uses a simple approach to describe climatic variation. Shown are Tropical Maritime N E, Warm Temperate SE, Cool Temperate, Mediterranean, Tropical Savanna, Semi Desert and Desert climates. Helicopter shots show Australian landscapes in these regions. --Kanopy.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This program aims to show the diversity of natural and cultural landscapes that are characteristic of Australia, with contrasts between the vast uninhabited desert areas and the urban areas. Australia is a nation of city dwellers with a multicultural population that lives in relative harmony. The lifestyles and features of the people and their aspirations into the new century are highlighted. The program looks at places of interest in different states...
10) The Great Tours: Ireland and Northern Ireland: Episode 4,Ireland during the Protestant Ascendancy
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Much of Irish history involves its entanglement with Great Britain. From the Norman castles to the battlefield of Aughrim to the Georgian architecture in Dublin, the Irish landscape is imbued with relics of British imperialism. Explore the British-Irish divide, which is also a Catholic-Protestant divide.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Venture through the sweeping country from Galway to Sligo, a region that is among the wildest and most picturesque in all of Ireland. Professor Conner ferries you out to the Aran Islands, over to the Kylemore Abbey, and on to the famous shrine to St. Mary at Knock. This episode ends with a look at the ancient town of Sligo and rugged County Donegal.
12) The Great Tours: Ireland and Northern Ireland: Episode 5,From the Easter Rising to the Present Day
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Round out your survey of Irish history with an exploration of the 20th century. Stops on your tour include the general post office in Dublin, which played a critical role in the 1916 uprising; the town of Derry, home of the infamous Bloody Sunday tragedy; and a typical modern farmhouse in the Irish countryside.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Begin your journey with a look at two of Ireland's most iconic tourist spots, the Rock of Cashel and the Guinness Brewery. These sites represent a microcosm of the fascinating story of Ireland, as well as an introduction to the people and the landscape of the Emerald Isle. Get a preview of the grand tour before you.
14) The Great Tours: Ireland and Northern Ireland: Episode 7,Dublin Today, South and North of the Liffey
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Dublin today is one of the most dynamic, cosmopolitan, and exciting cities in all of Europe, and the beauty of Dublin is that it remains a walker's city. Join Professor Conner for a walking tour of Dublin, from St. Stephen's Green to the Liffey River and O'Connell Bridge to the Abby Theatre, and more.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
One cannot understand Ireland without understanding the North, and while Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain, it is also unmistakably Irish. After an introduction to the country and its troubled history, this episode takes you inside the Belfast of today. Gain a visceral sense of the deep-seated conflict that underlies this beautiful and fascinating city.
16) The Great Tours: Ireland and Northern Ireland: Episode 15,North Kerry, from Tralee to the Shannon
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Conclude your tour of County Kerry with an exploration of the region known as North Kerry. Sheer cliffs, rocky hikes, geological wonders, and enchanting lakes will give you the feeling of being alone in the misty deeps of the past. Professor Conner also takes you into the town of Tralee and other nearby villages.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Ireland is steeped in myth, its ancient history shrouded in mystery. Investigate the origins of civilization in Ireland by visiting several ancient sites, including Newgrange and the great Hill of Tara. See what the beautiful ruins can tell us about the Celtic people, their religion, and some of the marvelous myths of Irish history.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
One of the most distinctive characteristics of Irish culture is its rich and complex religious history. Since the churches of Dublin are particularly potent examples of this characteristic, embark on a tour of Christ Church, St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, and a variety of smaller churches that are "hidden gems" of Dublin.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Music, pubs, and poetry might be the first aspects of Irish culture that you think about, but films also embody the spirit of Ireland. See how The Quiet Man, Ryan's Daughter, and others led to a star-studded native film industry. Your great tour concludes with a look at Irish sports, and the way Gaelic football, hurling, and golf are important to Irish culture today.
20) The Great Tours: Ireland and Northern Ireland: Episode 11,Kilkenny, the Rock of Cashel, and Cahir
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
From Dublin, Professor Conner takes you on a grand loop around Ireland, starting with the fascinating town of Kilkenny. Enjoy the breathtaking expanse of Kilkenny Castle with its strategic view of the River Nore. After touring Kilkenny, you will revisit the Rock of Cashel as well as Cahir Castle, two essential stops for the serious traveler.
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