Exception and Exceptionalism with Dr Helene von Bismarck
from Soft Landing Hosted by Roland Smith
Roland Smith meets German historian Dr Helene von Bismarck, author of 'Fantastic Kingdom - A Stranger’s Notes on a Contrary Country'. We discuss Helene's observations (captured in the book) of Britain from an outsider's perspective. Topics include Britain's 'Island Story', Northern Ireland, The Second World War, conventions, constitution, contradictions, and monarchy, among others. https://rolandmcs.substack.com/
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