Caroline Elkins

Caroline Elkins, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of *Legacy of Violence*, delves into the complexities of the British Mandate in Palestine. She reveals the overlapping promises made by Britain, including the Balfour Declaration. Elkins discusses the violent tactics employed by the Black and Tans and their infamous reputation from Ireland. The conversation covers rising tensions, such as the 1929 Jerusalem riots, illustrating how state-directed violence and colonial policies fueled conflict and deepened divisions between Jewish and Arab communities.

Caroline Elkins, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Harvard professor, joins the conversation to explore the 1936 Palestinian revolt against British rule. She delves into the brutal tactics used by the British, including the controversial air raids led by 'Bomber' Harris. Elkins examines how communal tensions escalated among Muslims, Christians, and Jews, and discusses the implications of British favoritism and repression. The episode sheds light on the lasting impact of colonial violence and the roots of modern conflict in the region.

Caroline Elkins, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and Harvard professor, dives deep into the harrowing history of the Mau Mau Uprising and the British colonial abuses in Kenya. She recounts her journey from facing skepticism over her documentary evidence to uncovering 300 hidden boxes of crucial records that validate her findings. The conversation delves into the brutal tactics used by colonial powers, the ongoing struggle for justice among Kikuyu survivors, and the implications of these revelations on contemporary views of colonial history.