Margaret MacMillan
Warden of St Anthony's College, Oxford, and Professor of International History, author of 'The War That Ended Peace, The Road to 1914'. Argued that Britain had reason to fight the First World War.
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Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 38min
Britain Should Not Have Fought in the First World War
In a thought-provoking discussion, historians Dominic Sandbrook, Max Hastings, John Charmley, and Margaret MacMillan debate Britain's involvement in the First World War. Sandbrook and Charmley argue that staying neutral could have spared immense suffering, while Hastings counters, highlighting the moral imperative to resist German dominance. MacMillan emphasizes the ethical obligations that motivated Britain to fight. The conversation challenges traditional narratives about national identity and the moral justifications for war, inviting listeners to reevaluate historical perceptions.
Jul 31, 2022 • 1h 36min
The Sunday Debate: Britain Should Not Have Fought in the First World War
Dominic Sandbrook, a historian and BBC broadcaster, joins renowned author Max Hastings, Professor John Charmley, and Margaret MacMillan, an expert in international history, for a riveting debate on Britain's involvement in the First World War. They delve into the moral and geopolitical motivations behind the war, questioning long-held narratives. The discussion tackles Britain's obligations towards Belgium, critiques the human cost of conflict, and examines the enduring impact on national identity. Audiences engage with shifting perspectives that challenge the justification for war.
