Modern marvels. Season 7, Episode 6, Bridges /

From amazing ancient Roman aqueducts and arch bridges, romantic Renaissance spans, 19th-century railroad crossovers, to monumental marvels of our time, bridges played a key role in the human quest to connect and unify. We'll trace the history of bridge types, including suspension, arch, beam, t...

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Other Authors:	Schipper, Henry (Producer, Screenwriter), Nash, Bruce M. (Producer), Sherr, Lloyd (Narrator)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	New York, NY : A & E Television Networks, 2000.
Subjects:	Bridges. Bridges > History. Bridges > Design and construction. Ponts. Ponts > Histoire. Ponts > Conception et construction. Documentary television programs. History. Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	From amazing ancient Roman aqueducts and arch bridges, romantic Renaissance spans, 19th-century railroad crossovers, to monumental marvels of our time, bridges played a key role in the human quest to connect and unify. We'll trace the history of bridge types, including suspension, arch, beam, truss, and cantilever designs.
Item Description:	Title from resource description page (viewed June 21, 2018).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (46 min.)
Playing Time:	00:45:09