Just the Best Literature inspires you to not only read printed books, but to read only the best books. Besides books, host Dennis Leap will lead discussions on other current literature such as essays and important articles.
#343: Winston’s Dangerous Plan to Get to the Front
Host Dennis Leap and author Candice Millard delve into Winston Churchill's daring plan to get to the front, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his journey.
4 Nov 2024
#342: Winston Mourns the Death of Aylmer Haldan
Host Dennis Leap continues discussing Part Two: “Into Africa” of Candice Millard’s bestselling book, Hero of the Empire. Winston Churchill argues with Redvers Buller, British commander in chief in South Africa, to get the number and names of the British soldiers who died during the first weeks of the Boer War. Winston discovered that a close friend of his, Aylmer Haldane, was slain. Haldane was an aide-de-camp to Sir William Lockhart and was able to get Winston a position in India that put him in the dangerous battles. Winston needed a man like Haldane in South Africa, and he began his search for one.
30 Sept 2024
#341: The Reason Penn Symons Died
Host Dennis Leap discusses Chapter 7, “The Blackest of All Days” in Part II, “Into Africa.” This chapter reveals that the famous British commanders over India, such as Penn Symons, believed the fight with the Boers would be easy. The journalist crew, which included Winston Churchill, was stunned when they arrived in South Africa to a sign that read “Boers Defeated, Three Battles, Penn Symons Killed.” In pages 74 and 75, we learn why Penn Symons died.
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