Dec 19, 20221aa rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This may be 15 years old now, but its still fresh, edifying, respectful, and enjoyable. Each of the six episodes is very good, though I liked the first two best.
Apr 18, 2018ThomasJWhiting rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
VERY GOOD 2 DVD 6 episode 2007 BBC production with Michael Wood exploring the lengthy and diverse history, geography, and people of India including their religions.
Excellent way to get an introduction to one of the modern world's most…
Apr 17, 2018jimg2000 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An exceptional educational program narrated by historian/writer Michael Wood and based on his 2007 book “India (I counted 44 color photos plus geographical illustrations of India over time).” He clearly knew more and passionate about India…
Aug 20, 2012ReidCooper rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Wood deals so often with Pakistan, and implicitly with Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, calling this the "Story of India" is misleading. Wood does a good job of personalizing South Asian history and showing the connection of even deep…
Dec 03, 2011catslib rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Okay, but slow moving. Could have been shorter; it really drags and seems redundant in places. The presenter said there are 330 gods in India; well, I think he went to every local festival for each of them! Boring.
Oct 26, 2010kinhyeumai rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is worth your time to watch this Video, it's thoroughly cover India from the beginning of civilization to today in which it mentions most about how Buddhism started and spreading out world wide. I recommend this video to all people. …
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The Story of India