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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- The British Empire's rapid collapse was influenced by factors such as financial debt, political instability, and growing demands for self-government from colonized territories.
- The ideology of trusteeship, although intended for development and self-government, carried white supremacist assumptions and generated resistance, making it incompatible with changing political landscapes and global shifts.
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Britain's Empire at Its Territorial Height
On the 29th of September 1923, Britain's empire was at its territorial height, covering a quarter of the world's land area. The empire stretched from Samoa to Nigeria, New Zealand to India. This date was chosen because it marked the day the Palestine Mandate became law, a significant moment in the empire's history.
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