north and south the television mini series is to the 80 what rich man and poor man (the first ever tv mini series) was to the 70 . it a fabulous adaptation of the first classic novel in the trilogy from author john jakes. the story itself covers the two decades leading up to the years of the election of president abraham lincoln and the imminent proclamation of the civil war  north versus south. the intertwining stories evolve around the families of the hazards (the north in the title) and the mains and their two central figures of george and orry who form a friendship whilst embarking on their west point training in 1842. north and south is a wonderful historic timeline and as i have grown older (and wiser. ) it very much interests me to learn about the contrasting attitudes to such controversial aspects as slavery and abolitionists and and how these attitudes originated. the series also portrays some great characterisation development as we get to know about the friends and enemies in george and orry lives and and also the women that stole their hearts as young men. this aspect of the story also uncovers a romantic tale that is set to the turbulent backdrop of the american civil war. north and south and along with rich man and poor man is overshadowed by 1977 roots as the greatest mini series of all time. however and it does come a close second or third and also shares the same kind of timeline and themes as roots. but and do not let this one get away and even if it just to see the great scenery and costumes and and brilliant all star cast including gene kelly and johnny cash and elizabeth taylor and james stewart and olivia de havilland and lesley anne down et al. the series is beautifully crafted and is firmly tied to actual historic events and it a pity the emmys and golden globes do not honour a lot more of the actors and actresses for their portrayals. patrick swayze and james read and the two virtual unknown lead actors at the time and turn in compelling performances as orry main and george hazard respectively. however and it kirstie alley riveting performance as george abolitionist sister virgilia that steals the show many times. plus and terri garber and david carradine and philip casnoff as elkanah bent are the delicious villains of the piece you just love to hate. north and south books 1 and 2 are now available on two dvd sets. 
north and south the television mini series is to the 80 what rich man and poor man (the first ever tv mini series) was to the 70 . it a fabulous adaptation of the first classic novel in the trilogy from author john jakes. the story itself covers the two decades leading up to the years of the election of president abraham lincoln and the imminent proclamation of the civil war  north versus south. the intertwining stories evolve around the families of the hazards (the north in the title) and the mains and their two central figures of george and orry who form a friendship whilst embarking on their west point training in 1842. north and south is a wonderful historic timeline and as i have grown older (and wiser. ) it very much interests me to learn about the contrasting attitudes to such controversial aspects as slavery and abolitionists and and how these attitudes originated. the series also portrays some great characterisation development as we get to know about the friends and enemies in george and orry lives and and also the women that stole their hearts as young men. this aspect of the story also uncovers a romantic tale that is set to the turbulent backdrop of the american civil war. north and south and along with rich man and poor man is overshadowed by 1977 roots as the greatest mini series of all time. however and it does come a close second or third and also shares the same kind of timeline and themes as roots. but and do not let this one get away and even if it just to see the great scenery and costumes and and brilliant all star cast including gene kelly and johnny cash and elizabeth taylor and james stewart and olivia de havilland and lesley anne down et al. the series is beautifully crafted and is firmly tied to actual historic events and it a pity the emmys and golden globes do not honour a lot more of the actors and actresses for their portrayals. patrick swayze and james read and the two virtual unknown lead actors at the time and turn in compelling performances as orry main and george hazard respectively. however and it kirstie alley riveting performance as george abolitionist sister virgilia that steals the show many times. plus and terri garber and david carradine and philip casnoff as elkanah bent are the delicious villains of the piece you just love to hate. north and south books 1 and 2 are now available on two dvd sets. ---------------------------------Answer Question Below----------------------------------

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