- Title: Empire: How Britain Made The Modern World
- Date: 23rd January 2003
- Summary: Following the religious revival that started in the late 18th century, missionaries began working in Africa and India in an attempt to bring Christianity and civilisation to societies perceived as heathens. We learn of David Livingstone's adventures in Africa as he attempted to link the three 'C's – Christianity, commerce and civilisation. From his discovery of the Victoria Falls to his famous meeting with Henry Stanley, we follow the career of this fascinating character. Presenter Niall Ferguson also travels to India and examines the changing attitudes towards Indian religions and culture during the 19th century. He also traces the Indian mutiny of 1857 and its brutal aftermath in which thousands were brutally killed. PROGRAMME AIMS To examine the impact of missionaries on colonial Africa To support students in understanding the moral attitudes and ambitions of the missionaries To stress the perceived link between commerce, Christianity and civilisation To describe the role David Livingstone played in Africa To compare British attitudes to Africa and India To analyse the causes and consequences of the Indian Mutiny.
- Description:A landmark series on the British Empire,presented by Niall Ferguson.
- Broadcaster:Channel 4
- Collection: Channel 4
- Producer:Blakeway Productions Ltd.
- Programme Episode:Episode 3
- Transmission Date:23/01/2003
- Rights:Worldwide
- Decade: 2000s