The world at the beginning of the Twentieth Century:Imperialism

The Age of Imperialism focuses broadly on the rising spread of Europeans in Africa and Asia between 1850 and 1914, and examines the origins, nature and consequences of imperialism and colonialism during this period.

This title attempts to place the First World War in the context of imperialism. It examines the war as the first international conflict and extends the study of the First World War beyond the confines of Europe and the Western Front by recounting the experiences of people from the colonies especially those brought into the war effort either as volunteers or through conscription.

The British Empire from 1750 to 1900 revealed through its art and treasures. Written and presented by the historian David Dimbleby, this comprehensive documentary travels through Britain, America and India tracing the descent as the Empire became a self-serving, bureaucrat dominated entity.

This informative documentary shows the aquistion of teritory and resources in Africa by the British Empire. It includes segments on General Charles Gordon in the Sudan, Cecil Rhodes in Southern Africa and the events of the Boer War.

An historical epic set in China during the 'Boxer Rebellion' of 1900. The film depicts the foreign imperial powers intervention in China and the demise of the Qing Dynasty.