biographical television programs

Chronicles the life of founding father Thomas Jefferson, featuring readings by actors, interviews with historians, and footage of Jefferson's estate, Monticello.

Tells the story of the financial writers who developed the Dow-Jones average and founded the "Wall Street Journal.".

Tells the life story of businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and describes his impact on American history.

Examines the life of American author Mark Twain through his own words, as well as interviews withother writers and scholars.

This convenient, insightful resource on the depiction of historical events in film and on television combines the latest scholarship with reviews of specific works.

The Haitian Revolution represents the only successful slave revolution in history; it created the world's first Black republic. At the forefront of the rebellion was General Toussaint Louverture, an ex-slave whose genius was admired by allies and enemies alike.