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“Some of our listeners will have read those books by Peter Hopkirk. Wonderful books.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: British imperialism in Afghanistan
For: Listeners interested in British history and imperialism
Key quote: “Anyone who has read, like Willie Dalrymple's Return of a King will know that this is absolutely the, kind of the context for the first British invasion of Afghanistan, which goes horribly wrong.”
The host mentions Peter Hopkirk's books as captivating narratives about British agents during the Great Game in Afghanistan. These stories provide essential context for understanding the complexities of British imperialism and its impact on the region.