An examination of how British ideas of liberty in the 18th century were dramatically changed by events across the English Channel, prompting a move toward conservative thinking. The French Revolution terrified the British government, and the need to fund the fight against Napoleon meant the introduction of taxation, bureaucracy and censorship : but how much do these ideas continue to influence thinking today? |
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Title: | Freedom | |
Air Date: | February 4, 2002 | |
Runtime: | 48 min | |
Genres: | War | |
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