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Ploughing Tilling Fighting: A History of Peasants
Towards Freedom (3/4)55 min
Available until 22 June 2026 at 23:59
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The turbulent history of the people that work the land, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present day. Episode 3: In the 17th century, peasants began to learn how to read and write, much to the displeasure of their masters.
Director
Stan Neumann
Country
France
Year
2023
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