314. Rudyard Kipling: Villain or Visionary? (Part 3)

Empire: World History

Should we still read Kipling today? What family tragedy did Kipling face in the later half of his life? How did he fan the flames of jingoism during and after the First World War?

William is reunited with Anita to discuss Rudyard Kipling’s later life and legacy and to debate whether we should revere or despise him...

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2025-12-08 47 min

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