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Radio 4,18 Jun 2010,10 mins

The History of Passports

A Point of View

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David Cannadine reveals the colourful history of passports and identity cards - the political tensions, public resistance and some curious nineteenth century practices, including British people acquiring French passports for the purpose of travelling to France. Producer: Sheila Cook.

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