Director Robert Oulds' recent article in the Daily Express on what his latest book, World War II: The First Culture War, means to him had struck a chord with readers and explains his thinking behind his latest book. Embedded in this latest publication is a deeper exploration of Britain and the societies it created, the Empire it built, and what happened when it was mobilised in the clash of civilisations that was the Second World War.
When we think of culture wars, we think of the great societal and cultural debates of our times, on the most contentious social issues on the dock, and evaluations of our history - the identity we wish to live in and be surrounded by. It is merely a discourse on symbolism that reaches deeper into who we are. In Robert Oulds' article in the Express on his new book, the Bruges Group Director goes deeper into why the 'first culture war' has pride of place in our lessons on history, on culture, and on the English-speaking peoples.
Mr Oulds draws links between the Second World War and the innate uniqueness of British values, and the contemporary policy issues and debates facing Britain, be it the fight to continue the march out of the grip of European federalism or the immigration debate. All of this, encapsulated by underpinning the importance of individual freedoms and liberty in Britain.
You can find Mr Oulds' article here.
