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The Rest Is HistoryMay 30, 2022
“Jan Morris takes as the centerpiece of the entire book, Pax Britannica, the Jubilee.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in British imperialism.
Key quote: “That was Jan Morris writing the middle volume of Pax Britannica describing the Jubilee procession.”
The host mentions 'Pax Britannica' to highlight the grandeur and significance of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee as a representation of British imperial confidence. Jan Morris's detailed description of the Jubilee procession illustrates the spectacle and the global perception of Britain's dominance at that time.