The History Hour | Abolishing the army
Based on I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouÂ
Plus, Maya Angelou's ground-breaking memoir, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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- Type: Analysis
- Channel: BBC World Service
- Duration: 53'00''
- Broadcast date: 2019
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Literary Resource
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