Film, Video Odessa: Genius & Death in a City of Dreams
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Title
- Odessa: Genius & Death in a City of Dreams
Summary
- Odessa was the Russian Empire's gateway to the Middle East when Catherine the Great created this port city on the Black Sea as a model of enlightenment. Georgetown University professor Charles King recreates this world in his historical account.
Event Date
- September 28, 2011
Notes
- - Charles King is a professor of international affairs at Georgetown University and the author of four books on Eastern Europe, including "The Black Sea: A History."
Related Resources
- Center for the Book: http://www.read.gov/cfb/
Running Time
- 59 minutes 43 seconds
Online Format
- video
- image
- online text