The War of the World

A documentary in which controversial historian Professor Niall Ferguson argues that in the last century there were not in fact two World Wars and a Cold War, but rather a single Hundred Years' War. A compelling argument is made to consider all of the conflicts of the 20th century in a broader context.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

The War of the World

First Air Date

June 19, 2006

Last Air Date

July 26, 2006

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

Channel 4

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The Plan

In the aftermath of the First World War, the whole world was entranced by an American dream. America stood for new freedoms: in economic, social and political life. Then this dream was shattered by the greatest economic disaster in modern history precipitated by the Wall Street Crash of 1929.

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