"Civilization:" Yes, that massive "thing." After reading the

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book several times, I decided to visit the DVDs.
Wonderful for all who truly appreciate the British sense of humor, but also their rigorous sense of fairness and equanimity (nice things to say about the Irish and French!).
(Sir) Kenneth Clark quite simply (apart from the poor man's slightly irritating false teeth that cause him regularly to smack his lips and rearrange his jaw) is the perfect host for this world-view of civilization, including a fascinating entry story of exactly what a running definition should encompass.
Ripping good fun.

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Topic - "Civilization:" Yes, that massive "thing." After reading the - tinear 08:46:51 12/08/12 (3)

Great series... - C.B. 19:26:11 12/14/12 (0)

For a really good follow up, see "The Shock of the New." - Mali 15:50:10 12/08/12 (1)

Saw it not long ago. Hughes was a remarkable critic: always interesting, sometimes infuriating. nt - tinear 08:45:25 12/09/12 (0)

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