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“In his book, Hirohito's War, author Francis Paul Hike, quote something written by the man who will later be hailed as the founding father of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, where he talks about the view they had of the British before the invasion of Malaya.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: British Empire and prestige
For: Historians and students of colonialism
Key quote: “The superior status of the British government and society was simply a fact of life.”
The host references 'Hirohito's War' to illustrate the significance of British prestige during World War II, particularly in the context of Hong Kong's defense. The mention of Lee Kuan Yew's perspective highlights how deeply ingrained the perception of British superiority was among those under colonial rule.