Episode · Behind the Bastards · 2018-06-26
Books mentioned on Concentration Camps Are Back, So Let's Talk About Their History
It’s possible the general idea of ‘building camps to hold people who’ve done nothing wrong’ goes back many thousands of years. In Episode 9, Robert is joined by Jacquis Neal (Culture Kings Podcast) and they dive into the history of concentration camps.
Robert Evans recommended Adolf Hitler by John Toland, and discussed British Concentration Camps by Simon Webb and The War with Spain by Charles Morris.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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British Concentration Camps
British Concentration Camps by Simon Webb is a historical examination of the origins and administration of British internment camps during conflicts such as the Boer War and World War I.
Discussed“This is a quote from the book British concentration camps, which was a major source for this uh podcast, and we'll have the link to all the other sources up on the website”
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The War with Spain
Discussed“I'm going to quote here from a book called the war with Spain by Charles Morris that's about the Cuban armies in this time that were fighting against Spain. The strength of the insurgents lay largely in their horses.”
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Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler by John Toland is a comprehensive biographical work written by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author that examines the life and regime of the Nazi dictator.
Recommended“So, here's a quote from Adolf Hitler, the definitive biography by Pulitzer Prize winner John Tottland, which is a fantastic book if you're wanting to read about Hitler. Um, quote, "Hitler's concept of concentration camps as well as the practicality of genocide owed much”
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