Episode of Series “English History”.
Presents an overall view of medieval England from the Norman Conquest in 1066 to the decline of feudalism during the time of Henry V. Discusses the limited monarchy as the basis of the English form of democracy and explains the importance of trial by jury and the Magna Carta in the recognition and growth of human rights in Britain.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007683
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Democracy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Human rights
History → Civilization, Medieval
History → Feudalism - Great Britain
History → Great Britain - History - Medieval Period, 1066-1485
History → Great Britain - History - Norman Period, 1066-1154
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)