On Monday 31st August 2020, Jassa was in conversation with acclaimed historian William Dalrymple.
The British are dangerously blind to how they're perceived abroad, and it's largely because most of us are so clueless about the realities of empire. Superb talk by @DalrympleWill, in conversation with @OfficialJassa @UKPHA https://t.co/u9xnlOPq9w
— Ian Fraser (@Ian_Fraser) September 7, 2020
The highly attended virtual event, organised by the UK Punjab Heritage Association (UKPHA), explored Dalrymple’s latest bestseller - The Anarchy - charting the rise of the East India Company.
Thank you for hosting such a terrific event.
— Ayesha Hazarika (@ayeshahazarika) September 1, 2020
Phenomenal. Absolutely brilliant conversation between @OfficialJassa and @DalrympleWill about the rise of the East India Company through to the ramifications of the failure to teach the truths of the British Empire on our lives today. Wow. Thank you, @UKPHA ! 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/0Ub4CPs7DJ
— Sarbjit M (@SarbKaurM) August 31, 2020
This is the second virtual book club event that Jassa has hosted for UKPHA. On Monday 1st June 2020, Jassa was in conversation with author Vee Walker, discussing her debut novel - Major Tom’s War.