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Authors, Writers Travel & Culture - General World History & Politics
  • Norma Field reads from and discusses the book "In the Realm of a Dying Emperor"

    Jan. 22, 1992

    "In the Realm of a Dying Emperor: A Portrait of Japan at Century's End," is Norma Field's story of dissenters against Emperor Hirohito. There's the story of Mr. Chibana, a supermarket owner, who was arrested for burning the flag of the Rising Sun because he learned of the mass suicides by the people of Okinawa. There were also some that believed Emperor bore some responsibility for WWII when being told it was imperative to fight the sacred war.

  • Maria Kuncewicz, Polish writer and novelist, discusses her book, "Don Quixote and the Nannies"

    May. 25, 1965

    An interview with Maria Kuncewicz about her book of fiction, "Don Quixote and the Nannies" and how this book reflects her travels to Spain and her personal observations, memories, and experiences. The story reflects the freedom and beauty that people want today post WWII. Kuncewicz tells her experience as a child with nannies and a particular event that helped inspire her writing. She speaks about authority and author, Miquel de Cervantes. Kuncewicz also talks about the people of Spain and how they reflect different Don Quixote characters.

  • Interviewing author and historian Tim Pat Coogan and discussin "The IRA: A History"

    Dec. 1, 1993
  • Interview with Basil Davidson ; part 2

    1968

    Discussing the book "Lost Cities of Africa" with author Basil Davidson while Studs was in London.

  • Discussing the book "The Fatal Shore: A History of the Transportation of Convicts to Australia, 1787-1868" with author, cultural historian, art critic and documentary filmmaker Robert Hughes

    Jan. 30, 1987
  • Discussing the book "Children of Cain: Violence and the Violent in Latin America" with author, journalist Tina Rosenberg

    Jan. 6, 1991
  • Discussing the book "A Miracle, A Universe: Settling Accounts with Torturers" with the author, journalist and nonfiction novelist Lawrence Weschler

    Apr. 20, 1990
  • Discussing contemporary Poland with Jadwiga Lopez and Andrew Patner

    Sep. 10, 1981
  • Basil Davidson discusses African history, culture and his book, "Lost Cities of Africa" with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    1968

    Studs interview with Basil Davidson, Africanologist, about his book, "Lost Cities of Africa." The interview takes place in Barnes, London. They touch on African culture, history, and civilization.

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