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Empire of the Seas

2010NR1h 00m8

Historian Dan Snow presents Empire of the Seas a four-part series charting the remarkable story of the role the Royal Navy played in Britain's struggle for modernity - a grand tale of the twists and turns which thrust the people of the...

Historian Dan Snow presents Empire of the Seas a four-part series charting the remarkable story of the role the Royal Navy played in Britain's struggle for modernity - a grand tale of the twists and turns which thrust the people of the British Isles into an indelible relationship with the sea and ships. The story of how the country's greatest institution - her Navy - has shaped her history.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Heart of Oak

1. Heart of Oak

Aired: Jan 15, 2010

"Heart of Oaks" opens with a dramatic retelling of 16th and 17th century hist...

Episode 2 The Golden Ocean

2. The Golden Ocean

Aired: Jan 23, 2010

How England came out of military and economic disaster to achieve global supr...

Episode 3 High Tide

3. High Tide

Aired: Jan 29, 2010

Dan Snow sheds light on the evolution of Nelson's Navy and the national enter...

Episode 4 Sea Change

4. Sea Change

Aired: Feb 5, 2010

Dan explores the ups and downs of a climactic 19th century in naval and Briti...

Appearances

Info about Empire of the Seas

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary