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193. How Prime Ministers Fall

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But Robert Harris really humanizes him in his book, Munich, which was made...

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As British PM Boris Johnson survives a no confidence vote, Tom and Dominic record a special episode on the history of bringing down Prime Ministers. Prominent victims include Asquith, Chamberlain, Thatcher and Blair. Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. 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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The host mentions Robert Harris's book 'Munich' to highlight how it humanizes Neville Chamberlain, countering the com…

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  • Referenced books include Munich by Robert Harris.
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Munich
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Best for Readers interested in historical biographies and political analysis.Often cited around Chamberlain's legacy

Robert Harris really humanizes him in his book, Munich, which was made...

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For: Readers interested in historical biographies and political analysis.
Key quote: But Robert Harris really humanizes him in his book, Munich, which was made...
The host mentions Robert Harris's book 'Munich' to highlight how it humanizes Neville Chamberlain, countering the common perception of him as weak. The discussion emphasizes Chamberlain's complexities and strengths, particularly in his leadership during a critical time in history.
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The host mentions Robert Harris's book 'Munich' to highlight how it humanizes Neville Chamberlain, countering the common perception of him as weak.…

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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

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Munich

Confidence: 90%

Robert Harris really humanizes Chamberlain in his book, Munich, which was made... I thought the film was very good with Jeremy Irons.

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The Godfather Part II

Confidence: 90%

Boris Johnson's favorite film is mentioned in the context of his self-image as a powerful figure.

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Jaws

Confidence: 80%

Boris Johnson is noted for having different answers regarding his favorite film, including Jaws.

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The Crown

Confidence: 80%

You've seen The Crown, which you haven't, Dominic, but the opening episode is The Crown.