The Old World with Will Tanner

In this episode, Will and Zoomer Historian do a deep dive into Rhodesian and British imperial history. They discuss how Rhodesia became the land of excellence it was, what sort of men the Rhodesians were, and whether Cecil Rhodes was a great man or great villain. They also comment on whether the British Empire should be viewed positively or negatively by the right, how a shift in post-war ideology shaped Rhodesia's downfall and the Empire's collapse, and what hope there is for modern Britain.
 
Check out Zoomer's Substack here: https://zoomerhistorian.substack.com/
 
Find him on X here: https://x.com/zoomerhistorian
 
Read Will's thoughts on the book by Peter Baxter they reference here: https://www.theamericantribune.news/p/a-general-history-of-rhodesia

In this episode, Will and Jonas discuss the history of Rhodesia, focusing on how it created a new people out of the unique conditions it found in Africa, and how a change in the Western ideology doomed it. The comment on Sweden's role in destroying colonial Africa, the ideology of decolonization, Orania, South Africa, and what we in the West can learn from Rhodesia's fall.
 
Check out Jonas's article on Rhodesia here: https://jonasnilssonen.substack.com/p/what-rhodesia-teaches-us-about-our
 
Get his book on Orania here: Orania: Building a Nation
 
Get his book on migration here: When Migration Becomes Conflict: Political Group Dynamics

In this episode, Will and Richard discuss the plague of spite-driven decline through the lens of Richard's fabulous novel, Lost Causes. They discuss Rhodesia, the decay of Britain, the slovenliness of society, and how all of the societal disasters we see around us stem from the same source. They also comment on the Confederacy, Jamaica, and how the IRA became a leftist parody of itself.
 
Get Richard's book here: Lost Causes
 
Find Richard on X here: https://x.com/NicholsAuthor

In this episode, Will and Mortiz discuss the failing institutions in America, the problems lurking across much of the West, and how he is helping combat it by teaching men to be Modern Minutemen. They discuss what that means, what civic actions it can translate into, the importance of language, and how teach and use statecraft to our advantage
 
Find Moritz on Substack here: https://substack.com/@moritzbierling
 
Check out his Modern Minuteman project here: https://modernminuteman.net/

In this episode, Will and Voodoo discuss the history of the Rhodesian Bush War and how strategic mistakes turned a successful tactical effort into a lost war. They discuss the three main stages of the war, how Rhodesian tactics developed throughout, and why the Rhodesians ultimately lost despite winning every battle. They also discuss what Rhodesia's weaknesses were, when the war could have been won, and how missed opportunities led to their ultimate defeat.
 
Find Voodoo on X here: https://x.com/6Voodoo
 
Get his book here: Blood Memory
 
Read about the CIA's involvement in Rhodesia's defeat here: https://www.theamericantribune.news/p/the-cia-knew-rhodesia-was-fighting