Why did people go to war in 1642? Scottish Covenanter: Margaret Geddes
Description of film
Short film describing the attitude of a Scottish Covenanter to causes of the English Civil War.
Context
This is the last of five clips filmed to illustrate the range of opinion on the causes of the English Civil War in 1642.
Interesting or important points about the film
This is the actor's own interpretation of specific documentary evidence of the period.
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| Category | Pre 20th Century |
|---|---|
| Sub category | Stuarts |
| Film | Why did people go to war in 1642? Scottish Covenanter: Margaret Geddes |
| Source | N/A |
| Producer | The National Archives |
| Year | 2006 |
| Date | 25th January 2006 |
| Length | 0:56 |
