1922: Scenes from a Turbulent Year

In "1922," historian Nick Rennison intricately explores a pivotal year marked by monumental global changes and cultural shifts that shaped the twentieth century. This transformative year witnessed the collapse of empires, the rise of new political entities, and significant cultural milestones, including the publication of T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land and the founding of the BBC. With events such as the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, Gandhi's arrest, and the emergence of the Jazz Age, Rennison paints a vivid portrait of a world in flux, highlighting the drama and diversity that characterized this extraordinary time.