Fall of the House of Shah /

"In 2008, Nepal's monarchy was ousted from power, turfed out of their palaces, and the country began a new era as a republic. The story of the fall of the house of Shah is one of bloodshed, betrayal and intrigue. The transformation from kingdom to republic was swift, dramatic, and leaves h...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Off the Fence Productions (film production company.), Channel NewsAsia (Television channel) (film production company.), History Channel (Television network)
Other Authors:	Panicker, Remesh K. (Narrator), Hutt, Michael (Michael J.) (Commentator), Kidd, Deborah (Screenwriter)
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English Nepali
Language Notes:	In English and some Nepali; with partial English subtitles.
Published:	Wheeling, IL : Film Ideas, 2016.
Series:	Asia's monarchies.
Subjects:	Monarchy > Nepal. Nepal > Kings and rulers. Nepal > History. Monarchy > Case studies. Democratization > Case studies. Documentary films. Documentary television programs. Nonfiction films. Nonfiction television programs. Historical films. Historical television programs. Biographical films. Biographical television programs.

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Summary:	"In 2008, Nepal's monarchy was ousted from power, turfed out of their palaces, and the country began a new era as a republic. The story of the fall of the house of Shah is one of bloodshed, betrayal and intrigue. The transformation from kingdom to republic was swift, dramatic, and leaves huge questions unanswered about the future"--Publisher.
Item Description:	Originally broadcast as an episode of a 5-part documentary television series on the History Channel in March 2012.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (51 min.) : sound, color, with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD.
Production Credits:	Director of photography, Simon Nicholls; editing, Melanie Foo Cambell.