David Starkey’s “Last Word” talk show with Iranian Human Rights Activist Maryam Namazie, and journalists Mathew Parris & Johann Hari, discussing whether Iran should be bombed (of course not!) and the relevance or not of the monarchy in our modern age.
Hosted by the Ever Witty and politically incorrect David Starkey. This debate took place in 2006 but the issues debated seem of equal concern today. You Be the Judge …
Aired on More4 TV April 19th 2006:
To Watch Click Here
Maryam Namazie’s Blog Here
David Starkey Bio Here
Recommended Watching:
HISTORY FORUM:The Monarchy with David Starkey (Cambridge University)
HISTORY FORUM: How Truly Democratic is The British Monarchy ?
HISTORY FORUM:Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War with David Starkey (4 parts)
HISTORY FORUM:Monarchy – Revolution -Republic -Restoration with David Starkey (6 Parts)
HISTORY FORUM: Monarchy – The Early Kings by David Starkey (6 Parts)
Related Blogs:
HISTORY FORUM: Mashallah Ajoudani on Intellectuals and the Revolution
RESTORATION: Elected Monarchs of Malaysia
RESTORATION: The British Royal Family at Work (PBS : 7 Parts)
RESTORATION: Prince Charles, The Meddling Prince (5 Parts)
RESTORATION: Belgium King Baudouin takes Oath Amidst Republican Animosity (31st July ,1950)
RESTORATION: Greek Constitutional Monarchy Toppled by Military Coup (April 21st, 1967)
RESTORATION: King Simeon II of Bulgaria, The Republican Prince
Recommended Readings:
by Darius KADIVAR
RESPONDING TO REZA’s CALL: An Iranian Solidarnosc in the Making … by Darius KADIVAR
