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Spectator Out Loud: Loyd Grossman, Tanya Gold, Harry Halem, Angus Colwell, Philippe Sands and Michael Simmons

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Aristocracy and Anti-Semitism: The Mitford Sisters' Legacy

This chapter explores the intertwined lives of the Mitford sisters with the themes of anti-Semitism and aristocracy, particularly focusing on Unity Mitford's troubling association with Adolf Hitler. It contrasts her extreme beliefs with the diverse political views of her siblings, while also reflecting on the societal prejudices of their class and the broader implications of anti-Semitism in Britain.

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