History Extra podcast One day in the British empire
Sep 28, 2023
Matthew Parker explores the British Empire on September 29, 1923. Discusses diverse perspectives, unexpected stories, and factors contributing to its decline. Explores impact of rise of Nazi Party on ideas about imperialism. Surprising findings challenge preconceptions about the British Empire. Reflects on release of book coinciding with reevaluation of Britain's past.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Uncovering Unseen Stories: Researching the British Empire
02:17 • 7min
The Impact of the Rise of the Nazi Party on Ideas about Imperialism
09:17 • 10min
Unexpected Discoveries and Contrasting Views of the British Empire
19:45 • 2min
Reflections on British imperial history and the release of a book on its anniversary
21:38 • 3min