Soldier’s Trade, The

Synopsis

In the 17th century, the influence of the state began to extend into areas such as poor relief, hospitals and religion. This programme examines the establishment of the great military hospitals, Les Invalides in Paris and the Royal Hospital at Kilmainham near Dublin. Evidence from the Blenheim tapestries and fortresses at Gravelines and Kinsale throw light on the life of the soldier, as do demonstrations of how weapons were used.

Series

Princes and Peoples: France and the British Isles 1620-1714, Course A220

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Architecture; History

Keywords

armed forces; France; history of Europe; history of the 17th century; hospitals; Ireland

Credits

Producer

Nick Levinson

Cast

Clive Emsley

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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