A Very Brief Introduction to the British Empire
This podcast series is meant to give a very brief introduction to the British Empire for a general audience. It is brought to you by Uncomfortable Oxford, an academic initiative that raises questions about the legacy of the British Empire through public engagement activities. Full transcripts and reading lists are available on our website at www.uncomfortableoxford.co.uk.The perfect resource for schools, teachers, and interested listeners who simply want to expand their general knowledge of the history of the British Empire.
Podcasting since 2020 • 9 episodes
A Very Brief Introduction to the British Empire
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Episode 9: [Special Episode] Roger Casement
Content Warning: This episode contains graphic references to colonial violence. In this special episode of 'A Very Brief Introduction to the British Empire', we invite Professor Gerry Kearns of Maynooth University to provide an imp...
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Episode 8: The Inter-war Period
This is the first episode of our final module of this series: Unmaking Empire? The last module begins with a lecture on the Inter-war period, providing a comprehensive look at the historical moment often labelled as the 'height' ...
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Episode 7: First World War
We conclude our second module of the lecture series with a detailed overview of British Imperialism during the First World War.Historian Dr Jack Doyle takes you through the history of anti-colonial rebellion, white nationhood, and 20th-c...
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