306. Joseph Conrad: From Russian Exile To The Heart of Darkness
Empire: World History11 Marras 2025

306. Joseph Conrad: From Russian Exile To The Heart of Darkness

How did a Polish sailor become one of the greatest writers in the English language? Why were Conrad’s parents exiled to the harsh conditions of northern Russia? Should we continue to read The Heart of Darkness in spite of its outdated views? Anita and William are joined by Maya Jasanoff, author of The Dawn Watch, to discuss the adventurous life of Joseph Conrad and how his work shaped readers' understanding of imperialism. Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Producer: Anouska Lewis Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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22. Byzantium and the Rise of the Turks

22. Byzantium and the Rise of the Turks

The lights are dimmed. A hush has fallen. The curtain is rising.    Season two of Empire is here. Our topic? The Ottoman Empire. In the opening episode, Anita and William are joined by Peter Frankopan...

13 Joulu 202246min

21. The Ottoman Empire

21. The Ottoman Empire

How did an Empire that stretched over thousands of miles and over half a millennium impact the world we live in today? William and Anita explain the focus for the second series of the Empire, which wi...

13 Joulu 20227min

20. Nationhood, the Indian constitution, and the railways

20. Nationhood, the Indian constitution, and the railways

Join William and Anita for the second part of this week’s special question time bonanza where they answer all of your queries. In this episode they discuss the impact Jallianwala Bagh had upon Indian ...

1 Joulu 202239min

19. Federal India, indentured labour, and naked yogis

19. Federal India, indentured labour, and naked yogis

This week, Anita and William are doing two episodes in which they answer all of your questions about Empire. Join William and Anita today as they discuss whether partition was inevitable, why the Brit...

29 Marras 202247min

18. The Empire Implodes

18. The Empire Implodes

In the finale of our series on the British in India, William and Anita are joined by Sathnam Sanghera. With him they discuss the legacies of the Empire: how has it affected the politics, curriculum, a...

22 Marras 202252min

17. Rishi Sunak's Ancestry: Indians in East Africa

17. Rishi Sunak's Ancestry: Indians in East Africa

In this episode, Anita and William are joined by Mahmood Mamdani to discuss the East African Indian diaspora. How did Indians come to live in East Africa? Why did so many move to Britain? What was the...

15 Marras 202253min

16. Partition

16. Partition

The line has been drawn. India and Pakistan have been divided. Mountbatten and Radcliffe have left. But how will ordinary people caught up in this geopolitical event fare? Listen as William and Anita ...

8 Marras 202252min

15. The Last Viceroy of India

15. The Last Viceroy of India

In this episode, Anita and William are joined by Alex von Tunzelmann to discuss Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India. Listen in to hear all about his superstar marriage to Edwina Ashley, ...

1 Marras 202254min

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