Venice, Queen City of the Adriatic / Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp

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Date
1951
Main contributors
Clifford J. Kamen Productions; Clarence W. Sorensen; Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, inc.
Summary
Uses animation and photography to explain the usual location of Venice, which is built on islands.  The origin of the city, its rise to power and wealth through trade, its decline with the coming of new trade routes, and its present-day life are all explained and shown.  Famous historic scenes of Venice and the industries found in the city today are also included.
Contributor
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Publishers
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, inc.; Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Genres
Educational; Historical
Subjects
Venice (Italy)--Description and travel; Venice (Italy)--History; Italy--Venice
Collection
Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 film reel (11 min.) sound,color; 16 mm
Notes

Local Note

Gift to the IUB Libraries from Instructional Support Services.

Statement of Responsibility

Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp
Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7824297; Other: GR00412592; MDPI Barcode: 40000003241546

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