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Robert Tombs: Putting the war in Gaza in historical context

Mar 4, 2024
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Robert Tombs
Historian Robert Tombs discusses risks of Islamic extremism in England, impact of minority groups on politics, historical conflicts in Britain, integration of ethnic minorities, Enoch Powell's speech on immigration, political extremism, English identity, and England's historical global impact.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Security Threats and Political Pressure
02:15 • 11min
3
Discussion on Blasphemy Laws, Public Order, and Religious Sensitivity
13:17 • 2min
4
Strife in Britain: Past and Present
14:50 • 8min
5
Successful Integration of Ethnic Minorities in English Society
22:32 • 9min
6
Analyzing Enoch Powell's Impactful Speech on Immigration and Politics in Britain
31:45 • 4min
7
Exploring Political Extremism and National Identity in Britain
35:19 • 33min
8
Exploring England's Historical Impact on the World
01:08:08 • 5min