Very fair look at the decline and rapid withdrawal of the English empire. The early episodes emphasize how the end was coming long before world war II, as England's maritime power couldn't hold together the vast reaches of the empire. Being made in 1985 means that many people involved in the 50's were still alive and gave first-hand accounts of the decisions made.
The Iran episode was interesting in that I always blamed the US for the coup against Mossadec. England has its own responsibility.
The Palestinian episode, too, is fascinating and unbiased. Lots to learn.
The Iran episode was interesting in that I always blamed the US for the coup against Mossadec. England has its own responsibility.
The Palestinian episode, too, is fascinating and unbiased. Lots to learn.