History with Jackson

In a fascinating conversation, Jackson sits down with Sian Evans to delve into her new book, 1936: The Year of Three Kings. This year was marked by extraordinary events that reshaped the British monarchy and captured the public's imagination, like King Edward’s private life, the death of George V, and Baldwin’s politics all tangled together into one of the wildest royal stories ever.Grab a copy of 1936 here https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781399722766If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson

In a recent episode of History with Jackson, historian Simon Sebag Montefiore sheds light on his new book, The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East. His insights unravel the complexities and historical narratives that shape the region today.Grab a copy of the Cauldron head to https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781399634892 Keep up to date with Simon head toInstagram https://www.instagram.com/simonsebag_montefiore?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X: https://x.com/simonmontefiore?s=20If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson

n recent years, the term "oligarchy" has surfaced more frequently in discussions about American democracy, particularly as wealth inequality widens. But what does it mean for a nation to be governed by a select few wealthy individuals? In this blog post, we delve into insights from historian Casey Michel, author of "United States of Oligarchy" We’ll explore the concept of oligarchy, its implications for democracy, and how this phenomenon manifests within the United States.To keep up to date with Casey head to Human Rights Foundation's Combating Kleptocracy Program https://hrf.org/program/combating-kleptocracy/ his website https://www.caseymichel.com/ his X https://x.com/cjcmichelhis Instagram https://www.instagram.com/caseyjcmichel?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==His Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseymichel/Grab a copy of United States of Oligarchy https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781250430113If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson

In today’s ever-shifting geopolitical landscape, understanding the complexities of Europe’s hinterlands is crucial. These regions, often caught in the web of competing powers and ideologies, reveal much about the tensions that characterize contemporary Europe. In this blog post, we will explore the insights shared by Hannah Lucinda Smith, author of "Hinterlands: Journey Through Europe's Unfinished Frontiers," and delve into the historical and political significances of these areas.Grab a copy of Hinterlands https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781805225416Keep up to date with Hannah via herX https://x.com/hannahluci?lang=enHer Newsletter https://hannahluci.substack.com/If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon - https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson

Today we welcome Joseph Kelly to talk about his fantastic new book, "The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism, 1818 to 1915." In this episode, we'll explore the roots of fascism in American history and how they connect to modern political trends.Grab a copy of 'The Biggest Lie' https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/biggest-lie-9781639732135/If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon - https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson

In the realm of ancient Greek history, few figures loom as large as Pericles, whose leadership and vision helped shape the very foundations of democracy in Athens. In this blog post, we delve into the life and legacy of Pericles, exploring his unique blend of statesmanship, demagoguery, and eccentricity, and how these traits influenced the trajectory of Athenian society.Grab a copy of Pericles: Statesman, Demagogue, Eccentric here https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781836392002If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon - https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson