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Sad little men - Private schools and the ruin of England

Hardcover • 2021 • English

Sad little men - Private schools and the ruin of England

By Richard Beard

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About the book

In 1975 Richard Beard was sent away to boarding school. So were Boris Johnson and David Cameron. He didn''t enjoy it. But the first and most important lesson was not to let that show. A public school education has long been accepted in Britain as a preparation for leadership, but being separated from your parents at a young age is traumatic. What sort of adult does it mould? Tackling debates about privilege head-on, Sad Little Men reveals what happens when you put a succession of men from ...Show more

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9781787302938

Published year

2021

Language

English

Original title

Sad little men - Private schools and the ruin of England

Format

Hardcover

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