Colonial Times

Nan
0h 28m
1976

Overview

Three centuries of Venezuela's history as a Spanish colony are considered from economic, political and social standpoints; evocations of the past are compared to the present. Based on the ideas and research of Federico Brito Figueroa, Alfredo A. Alfonso, Miguel A. Saignes, Josefina Jordan, and Thaelman Urgelles among others.

Country : Venezuela
Languages : Español
Released Date: 1976-01-01

Top Billed Cast

José Ignacio Cabrujas

Narrator

Carles Canut

Narrator

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