About this title

Storyline

Historian John Roberts uncovers the roots of Western civilization in order to come to the understanding of the present. The series looks at the origins of Western civilization and its emergence, growth, influence, and significance, and how it comes to challenge and then transform the rest of the world. Roberts asks and answers what is the West? What are its limits?

Country: United Kingdom

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: September 2, 1985

Also Known As: The Triumph of the West: A View of World History by John Roberts, The Triumph of the WestTriumph of the West |  See more »

Genres

Company Credits

Production Co: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1985 | 14 Episodes

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