A survey of the historical and economic factors on which the Commonwealth was built; the trading companies, the missionary movement, empire builders, the freeing of colonial governments, provide a background for an understanding of the Commonwealth. Analyses the political, social and economic interests and ties which have held the nations together and its importance on world history.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001489
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Colonies
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Commonwealth of Nations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Great Britain - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Imperialism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → World politics
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Commonwealth of Nations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)