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The Triumph of the West

9.019851 seasonTV Series

Hosted by historian John Roberts, the series focuses on the origins and evolution of Western civilization, and the transformative challenges and influence it has exerted on the rest of the world, including the socio-economic, political, and cultural movements that helped shape history.

WriterJohn Roberts
ProducerDenis Moriarty

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Dangerous Gifts
Sep 9, 1985
E2
A New Direction
Sep 16, 1985
E3
The Heart of the West
Sep 23, 1985
E4
The World's Debate
Sep 30, 1985
E5
East of Europe
Oct 7, 1985
E6
The Age of Exploration
Oct 14, 1985
E7
New Worlds
Oct 21, 1985
E8
Age of Light
Oct 28, 1985
E9
Monuments to Progress
Nov 4, 1985
E10
India: The Ironies of Empire
Nov 11, 1985
E11
The East is Red
Nov 18, 1985
E12
The Decline of the West
Nov 25, 1985
E13
Capitulations
Dec 2, 1985

Cast

JR
John Roberts
Self

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How many seasons are in The Triumph of the West?

The Triumph of the West has 1 season in total (13 episodes). The series concluded in 1985.

Are all episodes of The Triumph of the West out yet?

Yes — all 13 episodes across 1 season of The Triumph of the West are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Triumph of the West?

No — The Triumph of the West ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.