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Modern marvels. Season 7, Episode 6, Bridges / written and produced by Henry Schipper ; producer, Bruce Nash ; produced by Actuality Productions, Inc. ; [in association with] Hearst Entertainment ; a presentation of the History Channel.

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Format:
Video
Contributor:
Schipper, Henry, producer, screenwriter.
Nash, Bruce M., producer.
Sherr, Lloyd, narrator.
Actuality Productions, production company.
Hearst Entertainment (Firm), production company.
Series:
Academic Video Online
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Bridges.
Bridges--History.
Bridges--Design and construction.
Genre:
Documentary television programs.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (46 minutes)
Place of Publication:
New York, NY : A&E Television Networks, 2000.
Language Note:
In English.
System Details:
video file
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.
Notes:
Title from resource description page (viewed June 21, 2018).
OCLC:
1014221323

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