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The Drive for Power

Program covers the industrial and political revolutions of the 18th century. Forces of nature were harnessed and the basics of political power shifted. Bronowski argues that in man's progress, the Industrial Revolution was a step forward as significant as the Renaissance.

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  • Originally Aired June 23, 1973
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created October 2, 2021 by
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  • Modified October 2, 2021 by
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Name Type Role
Jacob Bronowski Writer
Dr. Jacob Bronowski Guest Star