Describes the growth of the Empire round the Indian Ocean. Barred from the East Indies, the British established themselves on the mainland of India, where they were followed by the French. The rivalry of these two great nations led to their entry into the politics of India, and intense trading, political and naval rivalry until the fall of Napoleon in 1815.
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ACMI Identifier
321672
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → France - Colonies
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain - Colonies
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Suez Canal (Egypt)
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Great Britain - Colonies
History → India - History - British occupation, 1765-1947
History → Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)