Episode number 8 of Series “The Commonwealth of Nations”.
How the British colonial empire grew is a story as full of adventure as it is of contrast. This film takes us to British colonies, protectorates and protected states to see the impact of industrialization on colonial people, and their awakening desire for self-determination. Narrated by Edgar McInnis.
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ACMI Identifier
002224
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrialization
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain - Colonies
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Colonies
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Colonization
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Commonwealth of Nations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Great Britain - Foreign relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Imperialism
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-reliance
History → Commonwealth of Nations
History → Great Britain - Colonies
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)