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Details many of the changes in building construction and energy usage which occurred when the climate of Europe changed dramatically in the 13th century. Shows how the scarcity of firewood contributed to the invention of the steam engine, which was the predecessor of gasoline-powered engines...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: British Broadcasting Corporation, Time-Life Films, Ambrose Video Publishing
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Ambrose Video Publishing, [1988?]
Series:Connections ; 6.
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Summary:Details many of the changes in building construction and energy usage which occurred when the climate of Europe changed dramatically in the 13th century. Shows how the scarcity of firewood contributed to the invention of the steam engine, which was the predecessor of gasoline-powered engines of today.
Item Description:Videocassette release of the 1978 production.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (52 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Audience:Sociology
Production Credits:Photography, David Feig and Tony Pierce-Roberts ; editor, Paul Carter ; narrator, James Burke.