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137. 1922: The Birth of the Modern World Part 2

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Notable books mentioned: Constellation of Genius by Kevin Jackson, Just William by Richmal Crompton

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Constellation of Genius
Kevin Jackson

The host mentions 'Constellation of Genius' by Kevin Jackson to highlight the significance of the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb as a pivotal mome…

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Just William
Richmal Crompton

The host mentions 'Just William' to illustrate the cultural context of British politics in the early 20th century. The character William Brown serv…

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137. 1922: The Birth of the Modern World Part 2 mentions Constellation of Genius by Kevin Jackson and Just William by Richmal Crompton with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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In part 2 of this centennial episode, Tom and Dominic cover the triggering of the Irish Civil War, the birth of the BBC, and Howard Carter's 'Tutmania'. Plus, have you ever wondered how many stars Dominic's 1995 Edinburgh Fringe performance of Becket REALLY received from The Scotsman? Featuring appearances from Winston Churchill, Michael Collins and Just William, this podcast is not to be missed! Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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History enthusiasts and media studies scholarsListeners interested in British history and literature

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Best for History enthusiasts and media studies scholarsOften cited around Tutankhamen's tomb discovery

In his book we were talking about last time, Constellation of Genius, Kevin Jackson's book about the events of 1922, he says that the opening of Tutankhamen's tomb is basically the first mass media world event.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: History enthusiasts and media studies scholars
Key quote: In his book we were talking about last time, Constellation of Genius, Kevin Jackson's book about the events of 1922, he says... that the opening of Tutankhamen's tomb is basically the first mass media world event.
The host mentions 'Constellation of Genius' by Kevin Jackson to highlight the significance of the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb as a pivotal moment in mass media history. The book provides insight into how this event marked the beginning of mass media world events and the ensuing cultural phenomena.
ASIN: 0374128987
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Just William
Richmal Crompton
Best for Listeners interested in British history and literatureOften cited around British politics commentary

Just William is the ultimate naughty schoolboy created in 1922 by Richmal Crompton. The stories provide a brilliant viewpoint into the everyday anxieties of middle England in the 1920s and 1930s.

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For: Listeners interested in British history and literature
Key quote: William is an absolutely tremendous and the stories are the most brilliant viewpoint sort of window into the everyday anxieties of kind of middle England in the 1920s and the 1930s.
The host mentions 'Just William' to illustrate the cultural context of British politics in the early 20th century. The character William Brown serves as a lens through which the complexities and anxieties of that era are explored, particularly in relation to political movements and societal changes.
ASIN: 1534956964
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

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Birth of a Nation

Confidence: 90%

The Ku Klux Klan has revived after D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation, which has massively influenced the paramilitary violence of the early 20s.

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Intolerance

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Griffiths, who then from Birth of a Nation went on to make Intolerance, which gets lapped in this year by Robin Hood.

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Robin Hood

Confidence: 90%

Robin Hood is the first film to be given a proper Los Angeles premiere and is the most expensive film made at the time.

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Michael Collins

Confidence: 90%

Michael Collins is mentioned as a hero of a film played by Liam Neeson.