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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Burmese Days

Book • 1962

Author

George Orwell

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned as the book George Orwell had published before his life changed forever.

115 snips

303. Orwell: Fighting Fascism In The Spanish Civil War (Part 2)

Mentioned by

William Dalrymple

as Orwell's first novel inspired by his period working for the police force.

113 snips

302. Orwell: The Anti-Imperialist In India & Burma (Part 1)

Mentioned by

Laura Beers

as George Orwell's first novel about his time in Burma.

97 snips

Truth in an age of doublethink

Mentioned by

Marko Papic

when describing how British officers ran Nigeria.

76 snips

The Chuck Norris Premium (US invades Venezuela)

Mentioned as a story of imperial rule and colonialism in Orwell's works.

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George Orwell

Mentioned by

Dorian Lynskey

as a book by George Orwell.

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George Orwell Part 1 – From Eton to Barcelona

Mentioned as a novel by George Orwell that came out of his experiences in Burma.

25 snips

757 George Orwell's 1984 (#6 Greatest Book of All Time)

Mentioned by

Vince Lanci

as a fascinating early work by George Orwell about his days in India.

17 snips

Episode #238 -- Vince Lanci and the New Triangle Trade in Gold

Alluded to when discussing the senility of policy in British colonies.

17 snips

The Complete World War One Series w/ Thomas777

Cited as Orwell's best book for highlighting the decline in colonial administration quality.

The Complete World War One Series w/ Thomas777

Mentioned by

James Stout

while discussing the impact of colonialism on firearm manufacturing in India.

CZM Rewind: Printing the Revolution

Mentioned as Orwell's first novel published in 1935, influenced by his time serving in the Burma police.

D. J. Taylor, "Orwell: The New Life" (Pegasus Books, 2023)

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