A comprehensive record of the greatest achievements in the history of Western art from the Medieval era to the post-impressionist world. Ancient accounts reveal the everyday life of Romans, and extensive footage highlights the antiquities and treasures of Roman sites throughout Europe and the Near East. Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Pride and prejudice is the story of lively and rebellious Elizabeth Bennet, one of five unmarried daughters living in the countryside of 19th century England. In a world where obtaining an advantageous marriage is a woman's sole occupation, Elizabeth's independent manner threatens her family's future.
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