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The Rest Is HistoryOctober 6, 2022
240. Young Churchill: Soldier of Empire (Part 2)
About This Episode
Join Tom and Dominic in the second episode of our mini-series on Young Churchill as they dive into his imperial exploits. From Cuba to Sudan, they explore his obsession with adventure, the ambiguities that existed within his own moral universe, and his swashbuckling prose. Join The Rest Is History Club (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *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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Books Mentioned
“Churchill describes reading Gibbon all through the long glistening middle hours of the Indian day, enjoying it immensely.”
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My Early Life
Winston Churchill
“Churchill's autobiography where he talks about reading Gibbon during his time in India.”
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Aristotle's Ethics
Aristotle
“Churchill reads Aristotle's ethics and reflects on how much of it he had already thought out for himself.”
ASIN: 0226026752
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“The excerpt discusses Churchill's perspective on a punitive expedition, referencing passages in his book that describe the events with a mix of excitement and horror.”
ASIN: B07K4DL8QP
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“The podcast discusses the poetry of William McGonagall, referring to him as the world's worst poet and mentioning specific poems he wrote about historical events.”
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