The rise and fall of Rudyard Kipling : Literary Genius and Imperialist

History Unpacked by Englishthroughhistory

Episode notes

Rudyard Kipling remains one of history’s most influential—and controversial—writers. Best known for The Jungle Book, he was also a vocal supporter of the British Empire. His works, including The White Man’s Burden, reflect the colonial mindset of his time. In this episode, we explore his views, their impact, and why they remain debated today.

Keywords
british empireimperialismcolonialkipling