How should we handle artifacts taken during colonial periods in modern times? And what do empires owe the people they've colonized?Īssociate Professor of History at Yale University Rohit De, Professor of Post-Colonial Studies at the University of Cambridge Priyamvada Gopal, and co- author of "Kohinoor: The Story of the World's Most Infamous Diamond", William Dalrymple, join us for the discussion. Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed Hardcover Decemby Jared Diamond (Author) 3,246 ratings Book 2 of 3: Civilizations Rise and Fall Series See all formats and editions Kindle 16.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. In February, Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Consort Camilla would not wear the Kohinoor diamond in her crown for the coronation this Saturday. But the death of Queen Elizabeth last September revived calls for its return. Today, the diamond belongs to the British royal family. And it was taken during British colonial rule the 19th century from what is now modern-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Diamond has seemingly long been ahead of his time. It's one of the largest diamonds in the world.
But that story isn't always a happy one.įor many South Asians, the diamond that invokes this painful colonial history is the Kohinoor diamond. Within the book, Diamond analyzes societies of the past from all corners of the globe, from the Norse in the Arctic to the Easter Islanders in the Pacific. Passed down over centuries, they can tell the story of their pasts. Collapse by Jared Diamond accurately discusses the concept of societies failing to thrive and falling apart.
The Queen Mother's crown, bearing the Koh"i"noor diamond, lies on the coffin of the Queen Mother as it lies in state in Westminster Hall, London.ĭiamonds are more than just pretty objects.
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