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@janed77742 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you are aware of “ History debunked” aka Simon Webb I would love you both to have a conversation
@allenomalley40142 жыл бұрын
Isn’t it the finest … absolutely brilliant just interesting interesting and entertaining too
@GodsOwnPrototype2 жыл бұрын
1:23:00 Really? Given that many contemporary Jews who would know say otherwise this seems another echo of the anti-Catholic black legend...and of course there is also the context of the Evil Empire which was already known to have committed mass slaughter and atrocities before any fascists had even existed.
@anitasimon72012 жыл бұрын
At the end of your videos you mention a way to have lunch with you - how is that arranged?
@PhilBaird12 жыл бұрын
@@anitasimon7201 David will meet you at any Wetherspoon in the London area.
@headshot69592 жыл бұрын
Dr Starkey will go down in history for coining the phrase that bookends English Monarchy: "Started with William the Conqueror and ended with William the Woke." BRAVO.
@tenacioustubbs83582 жыл бұрын
I think “woke” as a term will age quite quickly. I prefer William the Abnegator, one who abnegated his responsibilities to his country, it’s history, culture, institutions and people. Conceder or Conferrer have a nice alliteration with Conquerer, but neither really capture the sense of reckless abandonment that I feel is appropriate.
@joedias79462 жыл бұрын
Richard why are you waffling on. Tell us how to be a racist Without saying so. Be a man Say so. Don't behave like a mouse.
@headshot69592 жыл бұрын
@@joedias7946 Did you reply to the wrong comment?
@MartinWillett2 жыл бұрын
@@joedias7946 Are you a racist or do you want to have cartoon enemies? The idea that all people are equal is transparently untrue. They are all different and there is a huge variation within each population. But to expect all groups to be the same, to have the same averages, is absurd. It requires faith to believe such an absurd idea. The idea that differences in outcomes is proof of racism by white people is far more absurd than transubstantiation or belief in witches in league with Satan.
@AbbaJoy1 Жыл бұрын
@@tenacioustubbs8358 I don't understand. I only see what wonderful and kind people both the Prince and Princess of Wales are. Is there reason to suspect that he will not be good for the people. Sincere question. I would so appreciate an honest explanation, if you can take the time.
@lucajohnson83182 жыл бұрын
1 hour 40 of Dr Starkey lecturing on the British Empire! I'm going to make myself a cup of tea and enjoy the hell out of this.
@philipbrooks4022 жыл бұрын
You will not be disappointed.
@lucajohnson83182 жыл бұрын
@@philipbrooks402 I certainly was not. I'm also very excited to hear of his announcement that he'll have a regular slot on GB News!
@ellencook16582 жыл бұрын
Tea? I’m making a G&T. Get the limes!
@stablish43142 жыл бұрын
I’m enjoying the fruits of the commonwealth and drinking Caribbean Spiced Rum.
@RussiaIsARiddle7782 жыл бұрын
@@stablish4314 Very appropriate, as it happens.
@catrionamacfarlane49492 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT. Just finished listening to this unbelievable explanation of Empire.... Thank you so much Dr. Starkey. So glad you are back. Will share your lecture with my chidren...they were not educated in the UK. l was fortunate enough to have excellent history teachers during my school years (1960s) and thus still have a thirst for it.
@alejo73652 жыл бұрын
I am from Argentina, i am a student of history and i love listen to this talks, im deeply love the british history and David Starkey works
@alejo73652 жыл бұрын
@Sate Fate I support the claim, but like you said, war of goverments, the war is a nasty business, many and i included don't support the Junta and the beligerant diplomacy, i believe in negotiations but for now my country is far away to negotiations in condition because: economy greetings from the south my friend
@alejo73652 жыл бұрын
@Nick Morris I dont wan't to use this space to debate another topic, sorry mate is disrespectful to David Starkley, i only want to make clear that point and ended there
@crowbar95662 жыл бұрын
@@alejo7365 Between 1831 and 1832 the Falklands Islands were under the de facto control of both the United States and later on Argentina. Less then one years control almost 200 years ago is not a legitimate basis for a claim of sovereignty.
@ubongben31842 жыл бұрын
@@alejo7365 to the. b bb. bijib
@chrisbennett62602 жыл бұрын
@@alejo7365 do you know about the wiping out of slaves in Argentina
@tancreddehauteville7642 жыл бұрын
Dear Dr Starkey, I still remember when you came to my university (Birmingham) as a guest lecturer in 1987, at the invitation of the late Prof Eric Ives, my tutor, to give your views on a topic of Tudor history (I can't recall what it was). You were dapper and rather flamboyant, but you made a strong impression on the students. You have the ability to make even the most mundane aspects of history interesting.
@nettaglover81832 жыл бұрын
I just love listening to Dr Starkey. It is not like being educated but almost entertained. I listen to him at the gym enables me to do more work because I want to keep listening to him.
@thedativecase97332 жыл бұрын
Dapper is such an under used word these days.
@mangiagatti852 жыл бұрын
My tutor@ L.S.E. in 1974-75. He encouraged me to think for myself...as 'a proper little Renaisance man' (his assessment of my 18 year old self!)...& he hasn't lost any of his edge when it comes to historical debates! No one ever pulled the wool over his eyes...or mine, I hope. Keep going, David!
@jebjeb14982 жыл бұрын
Delighted to hear you are going to be a GB News regular.
@theknowledge.68692 жыл бұрын
As an Irishman I have to say that I really enjoy David Starkey = = Very Educational. Edit from this Irishman ~ ~ Just at the end there David Starkey admitted that he had never studied Ireland much ~ ~ Very honest of him ~ ~ Some dark times with the British in Ireland alright ~ But this was done by the British Elites ( OK sometimes with the help of ordinary British People ~ Did these ordinary People have much choice ? ) = = In any case it is easy to judge People in the past by the standards of today = = Remember , we too may well be judged by the standards of the future ( what-ever they may be ) ?
@HelenA-fd8vl2 жыл бұрын
I used to be very critical of the British Empire in my youth, but like you I have mellowed. Once you see flaws in your own nature, you begin to forgive similar in others. Isn’t Starkey an Irish name?
@theknowledge.68692 жыл бұрын
@@HelenA-fd8vl The musician Feargal Starkey is certainly Irish anyway.
@amandawilliams71332 жыл бұрын
@@theknowledge.6869 It’s Feargal Sharkey, not Starkey.
@michealcurrie82722 жыл бұрын
Ringo is from Liverpool.
@chrisbennett62602 жыл бұрын
listen pal right is right wromg is wrong ,murder is murder wether past present or future
@deanstrickland69932 жыл бұрын
Dr. Starkey, I am in awe of your intellect and your singular ability to distill down the rich tapestry of the human story into an essential oil of the story of the past and simultaneously the history of the future. I am no historian. I am an organic chemist. But I have always been a student of history and very attuned to our collective history of the British Empire, being from Canada, and counting my blessings for having been born into that Empire. Forgive me for being incredibly presumptuous, but I would counter on the point of the Durham report being about our Empire “willing itself out of existence”. I have long held the position that the British Empire never ended. Rather, it evolved. Just as families do. Ours is an empire of the mind; ideas, philosophy, principles. As you stated, the Empire effectively ruled the world. Ours is the dream and the gold standard of most human beings on this world who want to live a good life and cherish their children. If that is correct, then I would posit that the British Empire can never, ever fall as long as there is one soul who lives and breathes and holds dear the values you have so eloquently described in this wonderful chat. Thank you so very much for the light and clarity that you bring to this world.
@BrianFrancisHeffron-17762 жыл бұрын
Such deeply delusional nonsense about one of the most hated countries in the world. All around the globe, the british flag is called "The Butcher's Apron" for the very good reason that the brits murdered more people of color than any other nationality in history. It is sad to see all these posters who clearly have no real understanding of the uk's actual position on the world stage. White people in the uk will literally believe anything.
@user-lp7wo7og4x Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@kelleysmith73452 жыл бұрын
England has definitely had a profound effect on the world. English language and law and an early assertion of individual right to your person and property unmolested. The struggle with religion and government, that they are two separate things. So many ideas. I’m lucky to have been a benefactor of these ideas up to now in America. Thank you Dr. Starkey.
@87stevan2 жыл бұрын
And we are unlucky to have America and its "culture" going around now trying to be the self-appointed World police.. Please stay out of other countries affairs. Thank you.
@baylorsailor2 жыл бұрын
@@87stevan that's not "American" culture, that is Hollywood culture.... All Western countries are playing world police right now. The British are the OG of world police (next to the Roman Empire) but I still love ya'!
@RussiaIsARiddle7782 жыл бұрын
@@baylorsailor He’s a troll, don’t feed the 🧌
@Alfred55552 жыл бұрын
@@baylorsailor The key term is "self appointed" Pax Romana and Pax Britannica actually existed, but with Pax Americana literally no one asked for it or wants it, (Hitler himself respected the presence and reality of the British Empire (Pax Britannica) and didn't wish to infringe on it's existence, because even to a man like him that idea was just insane...America didn't have such quibbles) there has not been peace or prosperity, just American enlargement, which on the whole means cultural genocide (even genocide of it's own earlier and original culture pre-revolution). You can't from within America, just ignore people who say they are witnessing a unique American culture destroy their own and that of others with no justification or merit.
@ROTHSTEIN012 жыл бұрын
Nah, other than the English language, USA and British Empire has nothing in common seriously.
@ThinkermanQuindo2 жыл бұрын
It’s like getting 1st class Oxford education in your own home… and is a very timely and correct perspective on those who have nothing nice to say about the British empire while enjoying its extraordinary blessings - so sought out today by those had earlier rejected it, and often still do while they exploit it. For all its actual - and supposed - evils, the British empire (as Prof. Starkey here so eloquently explains) established the foundation and framework to bring the entire world together (if it chooses to so participate), and it did so through centuries of its own suffering peoples (as well as of course of many others) - and then it redeemed itself morally of its crimes in so doing by putting its entire existence on the line - not just once, but many times ( and still even today, and against all and any odds) in defence of not its narrow self-interest (but even against it…) to defend a higher principle: the universal rights of man and rule of democracy and law to bring all mankind together in peaceful harmony and mutual co-operation. In this way Prof. Starkey transcends his genre to become the greatest Anglo-Saxon historian of our time.
@Teribuswallace2 жыл бұрын
@Somewhatskeptical and lots of experts and non-experts would no doubt disagree with your viewpoint. So?
@TheWhitehiker2 жыл бұрын
@Somewhatskeptical how do you know what he's read?
@TheWhitehiker2 жыл бұрын
@Somewhatskeptical 'expert'--seems knowledgeable to me.
@TheWhitehiker2 жыл бұрын
@Somewhatskeptical off topic there, skep; he seems on target and well read.
@TomRogersOnline2 жыл бұрын
@Somewhatskeptical In the context of writing, researching and publishing history, what is a 'recognised expert'?
@DIBBY402 жыл бұрын
David Starkey's ability to speak and hold my complete attention for nearly an hour and half is amazing. Brilliant mind. Thankyou Dr. Starkey for giving us this.
@thedativecase97332 жыл бұрын
He reminds me a little of the historian AJP Taylor who did the same sort of thing on TV. Oddly enough AJP was from a working-class Lancashire background just as Dr Starkey is. Yes so am I, but not quite so clever. Not quite :)
@mbar112 жыл бұрын
You deserve to be seen and heard far and wide. Your knowledge and ability to recount history is truly inspiring.
@paulbrunton8772 жыл бұрын
Great idea Sir David, Empire Day should be reinstated as soon as possible.
@thehound96382 жыл бұрын
@Nick Morris Maybe just something to reflect on a more positive side of British history? The British empire did have a positive side, abolition of international slavery, the cure for smallpox, creation of penicillin, industrial revolution etc. We focus too much on the crimes in my opinion, everyone playing the victim of all conquering England!
@joedias79462 жыл бұрын
Empire day when it is lost. Oh lord how great we are.bless us.
@morpety2 жыл бұрын
What learning! Quality education is available to all on KZbin. Thank you, David Starkey.
@artfuldodger93122 жыл бұрын
The extremely talented Dr. David Starkey. Tonight promises to be very enjoyable for me. In my eyes, David, you are a living legend. You have a way of explaining history that is unparalleled on the entire planet. Please keep up the good work.
@williamkanegateshead2 жыл бұрын
No, you meant, David, you are a fascist. No need to thank me!
@washingtongarden40782 жыл бұрын
This man is a absolute disgrace. How can he say the Holocaust was a lot worse than slavery, slavery lasted 400yrs, how many humans died in that time, millions of humans were chucked over board on the journey, how many humans were born as a slave and died as a slave. Give thanks he’s been removed from mainstream and now in back alleys chatting is shit 😂😂😂
@MichaelKingsfordGray2 жыл бұрын
You bloody coward.
@billyyousaf012 жыл бұрын
Hi David. Absolutely magnificent video! Us as Brits are far too scared to talk about the British empire properly and criticise the Arabs for being the actual participants in slavery as we don't want to be accused of being islamophobic, racist etc. The truth needed to be told and you told it spectacularly! 👍👍 Big thank you for the video! Cheers, Billy
@barrymarshall2 жыл бұрын
An incredibly thoughtful and nuanced account of the topic of empire. I've learnt an enormous amount from this erudite lecture. Thank you, Dr. Starkey.
@OldSarge2 жыл бұрын
...a riveting talk. I looked at the time it would take and said, "Oh, my God! Pushing two hours!" When it was over, I was sorry it didn't last twice as long. It must be said, though, that the thought of celebrating the British Empire is going to get you, predictably, into hot water with the modern "woke" crowd...and your examination of the African slave experience will get you pilloried well and truly. It's not that you're wrong. Not in the least! It's that what you've said is grossly unfashionable, and it goes head-on into a good many "woke" little empires, where everyone from street corner hucksters to governmental and media solons have built careers around telling the story incorrectly, or skewing the facts in ways from which they can profit...and threatening anyone who puts their little empires at risk with banishment to the Outer Darkness. Good. Let 'em bellow and holler! This is a story that needs telling. Thank you for telling the uncomfortable truths, Dr. S. Thank you very much.
@davidr28022 жыл бұрын
I recognize its hard to get over the difficulty of having the benefit of being an average white guy in the face of so much imagined discrimination but I know you can do it!
@jedg47462 жыл бұрын
@@davidr2802 Why not give your own analysis instead of making personal comments about others. Or, is that actually why you are watching?
@louisgiokas22062 жыл бұрын
Briiant! I am glad that you did not limit yourself on time. This is one of your best, and I am impressed with all of your content. Of course, I did not find it until late, and now as I finish watching it dawn is coming. Oh, well. This is not the first time.
@georger642 жыл бұрын
I‘m very glad you were busy, Sir David. It certainly beats the alternative.
@Gerrythesaint2 жыл бұрын
Being cancelled is the best thing that could have happened, the content here is so good , this channel without question is the best thing Dr Starkey has done. Supercool and fluent. Modern and Masterful.
@youtubehatesus2651 Жыл бұрын
Wow. I am 30 minutes in and my head is spinning. I will have to watch more than once. I love listening to history spill from the lips of someone so learned. It's an absolute pleasure. You are passing it on to future generations and those of us already here. I saw you on Triggernometry and am now a huge fan. .
@yingyang10082 жыл бұрын
Always wondered what might have happened had Britain focused on its strong links with Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand as opposed to opting for EU membership Can't help feeling we have lost something special
@dunkirk15812 жыл бұрын
Ted Heath prime minister at the time was blackmailed by German secret service because he was a pedophili, he enrolled Britain into the eu/common market Then they realised this should have been legally approved by a referendum of the peoples vote, so they held one after we joined and too no surprise, they won the approval, Basically it looked like we were taken into the EU by blackmail and fraud.
@joedias79462 жыл бұрын
We lost America is never mentioned. Why, why
@crowbar95662 жыл бұрын
@Chase Williams There was talk of a federall empire in the early 20th century but Canada and Australia were becoming nations in their own right and didn't want to do it.
@poyo68382 жыл бұрын
@@crowbar9566 I thought it was because politicians even in UK were divided by how practical this federation would be and how it would be handled, then those talks were prevented by WW1 and rising nationalism in settler colonies after that put a final nail in the coffin
@crowbar95662 жыл бұрын
@@poyo6838 I can't remember to be honest
@balloch2 жыл бұрын
Mr Starkey I can’t think of a better way than to spend a Friday night sharing a glass of wine with you x
@louisebendall28942 жыл бұрын
Thank you again. This wonderful summation should be heard by all, especially the detractors of our beloved country.
@kieranfolkard24032 жыл бұрын
Thanks professor David starkey you are a legend
@casperdog7772 жыл бұрын
100% informative and it's also balanced and fair too. So interested in your honest assessment of slavery. Interesting because Islamic slavery doesn't fit the narrative the revisionists of woke airbrush it out of their history. Professor Starkey gives a master class here. Privilege to listen to him. Also spot on about holocaust and how different the Nazi holocaust was and is to slavery. Masterclass.
@jeffreyrodrigoecheverria26132 жыл бұрын
Islam and England both hated Christendom, so both are bad unlike the glorious of imperial Spain.
@crowbar95662 жыл бұрын
Its still going on, it's called the Kafala system - its touted in east africa as some kind of work abroad scheme but when the get to the middle east the agency takes their passports and hand them over to the family where the are kept in bonded servitude for a fixed time and of course, they have no rights. The old more 'traditional' system of chattel slavery carried on in Saudi Arabia until the mid 1960s.
@kiwitrainguy2 жыл бұрын
As well as the term "Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade" we also need the term "Trans-Saharan Slave Trade". Although I realise that most of the slaves taken for Islam would've travelled via the East African Coast.
@chriscarson73842 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this extremely thought-provoking presentation, Dr. Starkey.
@FunkmeisterOfSedgley2 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always David. Thanks so much for this very informative lecture. As I'm only 57, I was taught nothing about our Empire at school.
@thehound96382 жыл бұрын
I'm 35 and whenever there was mention of British history at school it always seemed to be negative! I was at school during the Blaire years and I can fully understand why there is so much self hatred amongst some of the younger people in this country! It was taught to them!
@georgehetty78572 жыл бұрын
@@thehound9638 Hi👋🏻
@thehound96382 жыл бұрын
@@georgehetty7857 Evening George. 👍
@georgehetty78572 жыл бұрын
@@thehound9638 🍺?
@thehound96382 жыл бұрын
@@georgehetty7857 Not tonight mate, I'm still recovering from last night! I got a little carried away after bumping into an old friend. 🤒🤢
@robertgough5082 жыл бұрын
Yes Sir I am always astounded by your incisiveness and understanding. Nothing short of brilliant and the alternative national treasure!
@Orson2u2 жыл бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS on your GB gigs! Exciting news worth sharing with us - thank you.
@anthonyspinks26402 жыл бұрын
Get in well done Dr Starkey Historically accurate that's all I want. GB news after a shaky start starting to sign up real quality.
@evilcraftknife57052 жыл бұрын
This guy is a giant of explaining complicated stuff to idiots like me. This video has made my week complete. I can't wait for the next.
@sirierieott58822 жыл бұрын
Superb summary sir. Over 2000 years in under 2 hrs, and it didn’t seem rushed… and I didn’t fall asleep! WTF? I don’t feel pride but rather simply at peace with my British identity and the British cultural contribution to the world. Thank you Mr Starkey.
@ScienceChap2 жыл бұрын
I've just read "A Politically Incorrect History of the British Empire". Not as in depth as this, but really very positive review. Thanks Dr Starkey.
@andyw32322 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly interesting and informative - and balanced.
@loftlegacy2 жыл бұрын
Your commentary on the Jubilee were so insightful and engaging. I’ve never been so fascinated watching a Royal event than when listening to your detailed words. Thank you.
@lenwilkinson6722 жыл бұрын
Government and media wouldn’t be happy to print or broadcast the truthful history of our Island and latterly The Empire.A shame that the BBC doesn’t televise your programme.Thank you for your programme.
@christinerussell1132 жыл бұрын
Two very good reasons why the Trans Atlantic slave trade has been the main focus of discussions on the terrible evil of slavery are mentioned by Dr Starkey. The lack of descendants of those luckless slaves in Muslim countries, and the very obvious determination to concentrate on white guilt only, while ignoring brown on brown responsibility for what was after all a worldwide industry. But I would add a third reason, and that is the willingness of whites, particularly here in Britain, to feel that guilt over past misdemeanors. Too many people are happy to indulge in cultural cringe, a desire to express remorse over events which none of us were alive to have been responsible for, or indeed were in a position at the time to have benefited from, ie, the majority of Brits during those years were themselves leading poverty stricken, miserable lives. The fact is many European nations, Portugal for instance, who were major slave traders before Britain joined in, or even the French, who, as mentioned here, behaved abominably to Haiti, do not indulge in hand wringing to the extent that we Brits appear ready to do. As for countries like Turkey, they do not involve themselves at all in such self destructive behaviour. Go figure.
@chrisbennett62602 жыл бұрын
yeah and the attitudes ,beliefs and prejudices of that time never went away so do me a favour with that nonsense
@christinerussell1132 жыл бұрын
@@chrisbennett6260 What an interesting comment. However, perhaps your comments re. attitudes, beliefs and prejudices never going away would be better directed at those nations who have never expressed regret over their own disgusting behaviour, nor have been held to account. Of course that would mean admitting that all peoples, or various countries, cultures, and shade of skin, are equally guilty. Now that would never do, would it Mr or Ms Bennett, I mean we all know that only white folks have ever indulged in evil practices. Er no. So please, do me a favour and stop with your nonsense.
@johncarroll772 Жыл бұрын
The good old morally superior Christians and their slave trade
@zuzemoyo76965 ай бұрын
BRITAIN carries the necessary guilt because it was built on theft and oppressive rule a process still alive and kicking today.
@AndyJarman2 жыл бұрын
He has risen! The resurrection of the cancelled! Congratulations Mr Starkey.
@philiphudgens47262 жыл бұрын
We are so lucky to have you, Mr Starkey.
@Yonder7922 жыл бұрын
Excellent so glad you will have your own slot David. Another marvellous talk.
@zoltanrudolf2 жыл бұрын
He’s been at the Danube Institute in Budapest? That makes this Hungarian very proud!
@AndyJarman2 жыл бұрын
Every time I see David's opening seconds of his videos I have a quiet little giggle. The raised eyebrow speaks volumes!
@SF-ru3lp2 жыл бұрын
Thank you David for such a marvellous talk and exposé. I am from Ireland. I love history (though not everything that happened in hostory). I studied history (Early Modern) for my Leaving Certificate examination in 1982. I was enthralled by your books on the Reformation. I loved your more recent programmes on TV. I am a fan of yours! I do think that Ireland was colonised by Rome "second hand" in that it came later from a country that had experienced how to colonise ruthlessly and the waves of repression kept coming. So glad that there is a public conversation now regarding the repressive aspects of treatment meeted out by English forces of the past. The recipients of the "civilising influences" found it hard to understand that little of the "underbelly" of English history made it into the British Education system. Am delighted to subscribe. 🤗 Best regards. Georgina. Ireland
@sirrodneyffing12 жыл бұрын
Absolutely magical listening to David Starkey in full flow.
@anitasimon72012 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you for addressing this very controversial subject in a very objective way.
@Dan-mm1yl Жыл бұрын
So glad you have a KZbin channel always enjoy listening to you talk
@cryptorun66102 жыл бұрын
I find the idea of the time period each country separates from the British empire fascinating. The reflection in policies and slight differences in societies is crystal clear when talking about the US. Canada and Australia. We need more teachers like you.
@kiwitrainguy2 жыл бұрын
This was the most important thing I learned from this talk. New Zealand achieved Dominion Status (self-governing) in 1907.
@shauntempley9757 Жыл бұрын
@@kiwitrainguy Which was barely 60 years after it first existed! For NZ, that was a total disaster for our national links to the Treaty partners, and lead to the issues and situations we are having today. That is something we still are dealing with well over 100 years later. The Treaty being a hot topic right now was set in motion with the 1907 decision, and the main reason, was because India pushed for it as the main driver for it. Canada and Australia jumped on board. We did not, because we were still sorting things out for our needs, and our leaders recognised we were not ready for it. We have been behind in this kind of nation building as a result from that moment. We are always reacting to what is happening world wide, not proactively responding, because we never learned how to do that to maintain our social cohesiveness.
@kay1312Ай бұрын
I agree, I think this point is fascinating and would love to hear more about it in depth.
@sovereign_paul2 жыл бұрын
Just brilliant, this is required viewing for every person that occupies these islands! Thank you kind Sir.
@allsortsgifts62022 жыл бұрын
Great to hear of your recent successes. Very happy for you considering the terrible recent years
@jasonwatterson57392 жыл бұрын
David Starkey at his brilliant best, 👏 Well done and thank you.
@druirving91422 жыл бұрын
Brilliant mind.
@dawnemile49742 жыл бұрын
I have a Prussian ancestor who fought at the Battle of Waterloo and went or was sent to British Guiana in 1817. He was a decorated soldier and had the position of Receiver General there during his working life.
@CS-cn6bh2 жыл бұрын
This is a lecture (not costing me £9250) similar to my university lecture and a 1000 times more educational.
@jillkursner64942 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful lecture. Many thanks Dr.Starkey.
@philipbrooks4022 жыл бұрын
Interesting that at 25.35 Dr Starkey talks about the Norman Conquest and Prince Charles' words about slavery. In modern wokedom, of which HRH appears to be a very active participant, history does not begin until the first slave ships of the transatlantic trade. Curious that he does not feel the need to talk about the English of the Anglo-Saxon period being sold into slavery.
@shelleyphilcox47432 жыл бұрын
@Somewhatskeptical Serfs had some rights. Slaves had absolutely no rights.
@shelleyphilcox47432 жыл бұрын
@Somewhatskeptical Apologies...I dont know how I misinterpreted your point...but I did. Early night for me!!!!
@ironmind2582 жыл бұрын
@Somewhatskeptical I doubt that they wouldn't notice the change, I find that a odd notion
@nigelsouthworth55778 ай бұрын
I live in Edinburgh. The odd thing is, Empire Day is still a holiday for civil servants and school staff in the capital of Scotland, although it is called Victoria Day.
@grahamreels2142 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this.
@tinahooper73242 жыл бұрын
Excellent talk. I enjoyed this thoroughly. David Starkey is a real treasure.
@johnarbuthnott34452 жыл бұрын
As always brilliantly edifying , never to be repeated by the BBC and the woke left. Thank you for the education lesson. Don’t expect Charles or William to wise up
@josephking36542 жыл бұрын
Just Brilliant. Solid , clear and precise fact and insights. Thank you Mr.Starkey
@aaronfire3592 жыл бұрын
Excellent excellent talk once again Dr Starkey!
@leroyholm90752 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, totally informative and you always manage to bring up serious points that we all miss. Thank You
@notlimey2 жыл бұрын
The 24th of May is still a holiday in Canada known as Victoria Day - but for how long?
@notlimey2 жыл бұрын
@Nick Morris Reminds me to open a U.S. account asap or.... cash under my mattress
@notlimey2 жыл бұрын
@Nick Morris Maybe I will buy a tent and move into one of the tent cities that the boy Justin has helped create here in Canada - I'm told I can make about $60 collecting old beer cans each week
@Apollo_Mint2 жыл бұрын
Once again I find myself mesmerised. Even Father Time stops to listen to our David Starkey.
@bobblue_west2 жыл бұрын
*Excellent* re: your GBNews appointment. Finally, intelligent commentators on main stream media.
@yingyang10082 жыл бұрын
lol
@z00ml1d92 жыл бұрын
As always interesting. I don't disagree entirely with the thesis. However, excepting brief references to the Arab and TransAtlantic Slave Trades, I'm perplexed how such a long lecture can overlook the role of business and mercantile classes creating the European Empires. Also, again excepting brief acknowledgement of the Normans, I find the anglicising of the English Monarchy and ruling elite, throughout again troubling. Used as pivot for defining nationhood, Britain remains part of the European-Scandinavian Empire. In this context, where Britain's military played it's role in Empire building, there's an argument to be made that a fair proportion of the colonial wars and conquests were extensions of the conflicts between European dynasts that have raged since the fall of Rome. (Not dissimilar to the proxy wars of the mid 20 century.) Whilst the failing state hypothesis is compelling, it's not the only story. The Empires and Annexations of territories weren't all won by the sword. It seems to me that the European Empires were uniquely trade based by and large. Which means to a great extent complicity with original rulers and elites. In conclusion, the topic of Empire is complex and nuanced. It's worthy of much more discussion than it actually get. So looking forward eagerly to you opining on the topic in future videos.
@timsteinkamp22452 жыл бұрын
It seems to me after the Magna Carta in the 1200's the real start of control started with the proliferation of ship building and shipping of the East India Companies and pirates and maritime law to keep peace between Countries. The laws in an individual Country was no concern to those that didn't live there. From there we have the simple saying that justice may not be fair but it is the best we got. Oh really? Parliament doesn't control the court room does it?
@USA50_8 ай бұрын
Thanks for a balanced approach to history 😊❤🇺🇸🇬🇧
@yingyang10082 жыл бұрын
For most of history, an empire required occupation and a more or less constant state of war Modern technology and finance allows for a more nuanced form of control of other nations
@matthewstavrowsky2393 Жыл бұрын
Superb. Thank you for this wonderful talk. So very enlightening.
@saelind732 жыл бұрын
I spit my coffee all over at William the Conqueror vs William the Woke. 🤣
@julianwells2190 Жыл бұрын
His perspective of the different flavours of culture in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand being linked to when they broke away from the British Empire is a fascinating perspective.
@TheScoopGorrilla2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr Starkey, fascinating!
@SMichaelDeHart2 жыл бұрын
Excellent job 👏 👍 Dr Starkey. VERY MUCH enjoyed!!
@jonmould29462 жыл бұрын
"William the woke" lol!
@1who4me2 жыл бұрын
The Byzantine empire began and ended with an emperor Constantine
@YorkshireScott2 жыл бұрын
I find it interesting that the queen's reign started with Churchill and if the Queen dies in the next couple of months and if Boris survives, her last prime minister is greatly influenced by churchill. he will certainly be the queens last prime minister in his mind as he is thinks he will be prime minister way into the 30s. Unless the queen lives to 105 plus he certainly will. He probably won't last the year but he does defy the odds and expectations so who knows.
@kiwitrainguy2 жыл бұрын
@@YorkshireScott Well, we all know the answer to that one now. Boris was replaced by Liz Truss and Elizabeth has been replaced by Charles.
@doctorbritain96322 жыл бұрын
Excellent talk
@kimberlyperrotis89622 жыл бұрын
I just purchased Churchill’s History of the English-Speaking Peoples, which I’ve always wanted to read, on Audible, in four volumes, unabridged. Last time I checked, it wasn’t yet available and I’m excited to now have it! E-books are how I prefer to “read” nowadays. This will keep me happy for a while!
@yingyang10082 жыл бұрын
Now read "Churchill's War" - you can even find it for free
@syedmaricar99462 жыл бұрын
Informative. Every empire goes up and down.
@welshman7762 жыл бұрын
Why is this guy not Sir David Starkey?
@lynclarke61844 ай бұрын
So much knowledge in that head. Starskey is a national treasure.
@frmorganwhite30542 жыл бұрын
Superb analysis. A very insightful guide to lay aside binary narratives and naïve reading of the complexity of our shared history of people who inhabit these Isles and the wider European context. Welcome to honest ambiguity.
@simongleaden28642 жыл бұрын
A great lecture by a great historian. Bravo!
@curt34942 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have to come back to this one. Settled down in front of EU4 and listen to David Starkey for 1:40 whilst I battle the French.
@christopherarkell98629 ай бұрын
Dear Dr Starkey - thank you for drawing attention very clearly to the speech given by Prince Albert in 1840.
@RussiaIsARiddle7782 жыл бұрын
Only 4% of Africans brought through the Atlantic slave trade ended up in North America. By far most went to Portuguese plantations, where the production of cane sugar became highly in demand. I think that many North Americans miss that understanding and wear the quilt/burden of ALL African slaves.
@timsteinkamp22452 жыл бұрын
One thing I never heard of is the indigenous people of America being made slaves.
@kiwitrainguy2 жыл бұрын
The country with the highest population of black people, outside of the continent of Africa, is Brazil.
@franciscomunoz2222Ай бұрын
Excuse my expression. But history are facts. We had slave breeding farms. Ripped families apart. After the Civil War came, Reconstruction. The kkk. Lynchings were a daily occurrence down to the 1930's. Intermarriage was penally punished down to the 1960's. Have you read the novel "Beloved". We have nothing to crow about. Be well.
@paradox73582 жыл бұрын
Weird to think that the British Empire was the closest humanity has ever come to being united as one nation.
@jasonandlynnechambers34202 жыл бұрын
United? 🤣🤣🤣
@seniorslaphead83362 жыл бұрын
Human nature dictates that the only way you will ever get a united world is if there is some external existential threat.
@corneliuscapitalinus8452 жыл бұрын
Thats the dimension i dislike the most about Anglo stripes of Imperialism. Humanity isnt One and shouldnt be so.
@andysamet45542 жыл бұрын
@Somewhatskeptical Queen Victoria declared war some 250 times. The Brits weren't the Mongols, but they were busy bodies and single handedly caused Western civilization to enter terminal decline with their creation of two world wars.
@mks1975a2 жыл бұрын
@@andysamet4554 yes what were the Brits thinking of in the occupying Czechoslovakia then invading Poland and Denmark, Holland & Belgium and they should of known better than let someone shoot Franz Ferdinand so they could invade Serbia, now pass some of what your smoking to the rest of us
@davidreid80752 жыл бұрын
Gosh! Someone who knows the objective historical truth..at last!
@grahamclennell92052 ай бұрын
What an absolutely superb talk. Thank you.
@willhovell90192 жыл бұрын
Impressive Dr Starkey. I remember at School marking Empire day / Commonwealth day, as well as May Day celebrations with maypole dancing, and indeed Whitsun or Whit week. An interesting proposition for opening up debate.
@tammiemcdaniel1633 Жыл бұрын
Big fan from USA! I enjoy your videos...thank you..Tammie from Tn .
@graemecreegan67492 жыл бұрын
I was chatting to an Uber driver on Saturday, and he unequivocal in his belief that the British empire was a great thing for it’s legacy of institutions in the fields of law, politics and education to name but a few. This was a Pakistani Muslim and was genuinely sad at the death of QE2. I think a lot of white liberal intellectuals would do well to ask the working class people of former colonial possessions their thoughts on the British empire, as opposed to the biased, professional activist(race grifter) class.
@HidalgodeAndalucia2 жыл бұрын
The majority of negative sentiment against the British empire is usually from people of the colonies like India, so what you're saying is just wrong and anecdotal arguments don't matter.
@graemecreegan67492 жыл бұрын
@@HidalgodeAndalucia the first paragraph I wrote was an anecdote not an argument. The second paragraph is merely my opinion. You are free to disagree but you yourself are relying on opinion as your argument 🤷 I also think you are wrong to say most opposition to colonialism is from India, I think it’s mostly from some minority groups within Western societies. Mostly the ones who cannot get ahead in those societies (so not Chinese or Indians in UK as they tend to do very well indeed).
@stephaniecorbett5356 Жыл бұрын
Such an interesting and informative talk, thank you so much.
@lynniejenkins20792 жыл бұрын
What a fascinating and excellent overview of the centuries of England's imperial ambitions and longings. Thank you!
@SadbhW Жыл бұрын
Extremely interesting, thank you. We have quite wildly differing conclusions in lots of areas but I appreciate the alternative perspective. I'd love to know more the Norman devastation of Saxon England, and particularly it's legacy today. Is there a particular book anyone could recommend? Also, Happy Birthday Dr. Starkey!
@michaeldillon31132 жыл бұрын
I hope that part of Dr Starkey's curriculum would include mention of the 250,000 Belgian refugees who came to Britain in WW1 . There is a monument to this along the Embankment. I went to school in the sixties and early 70's and we learnt about the horrors if the slave trade and holocaust but never heard about this historical event regarding the Belgian refugees. Strangely I only learnt about this through ' Upstairs Downstairs ' which rather cleverly wive together history and soap opera .
@dnstone11272 жыл бұрын
They were made to go back home afterwards, to rebuild their shattered towns and villages which had been battlefields, the Belgium government had paid for their upkeep in Britain during the war.
@michaeldillon31132 жыл бұрын
@@dnstone1127 They also made a great contribution to the war effort while they were here I believe .
@dnstone11272 жыл бұрын
@@michaeldillon3113 Well they were allies, Britain had gone to war to defend Belgium, so of course they contributed, their nation was at stake.
@72Yonatan Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation, David.
@socratesrocks15132 жыл бұрын
Induction is the assumption that the future will resemble the past but, as David Hume pointed out, there's no basis for it beyond induction itself (the future will resemble the past because it always has before). Maths is DEDUCTIVE. Based on the meanings of the terms used and the way they're put together, no matter where you are on the planet, you will always get the same result. We've also proved the same holds true in our solar system. The only place the maths breaks down is near or inside black holes. Of course, if you redefine everything then you can get any result you want, but assuming pre-Woke sanity -- the system our computers, phones and everything else we use with programming and electronics is based on -- deductive reasoning cannot change. 2+2 will always equal 4 because of the definitions of the terms. To say 2+2 doesn't equal 4 is a contradiction. However, if I say 'the sun will come up tomorrow because it always has' there will come a day when it won't and that won't be a contradiction. My old phil prof would give the example of people assuming a street and a pub and a building would always be there and then living through the Blitz. It HAD been there, it wasn't now. Up until then, saying 'The Rose and Crown is on X street' was inductively assumed (it was there the last time you checked) and empirically verifiable (you could go to X street and find it). With the Blitz, that was no longer the case but it didn't disprove induction. When you say, "the triumph of the results of induction via mathematics" that simply doesn't make sense.