• 2012
Age of Plunder

Summary Andrew tells the story of Europe's rise from piracy to private enterprise, starting with Columbus's discovery of America.

  • 2012

S1.E5 ∙ Age of Plunder

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Joe Vaz Aubrey Shelton Pierre Marais Andrew Marr

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Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Oct 20, 2012

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Discovery UK Erste Weltweit Medien

Summary Andrew tells the story of Europe's rise from piracy to private enterprise, starting with Columbus's discovery of America.

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Oct 20, 2012

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Discovery UK Erste Weltweit Medien

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