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Tag Archives: Book Review

The Return of Meritocracy

Social mobility has stalled in Britain; The Return of Meritocracy argues that it is Conservative policies that can unlock opportunities for the many and the few… There are many vital issues which this country is currently grappling with. From Brexit, to terrorism, to funding our NHS, the country faces monumental …

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Contra Bryantem: A Critical Review of Chris Bryant’s “Entitled”

The reader will excuse my manners, for it is not often that I am disappointed to the point of disgust, but when it does happen, it tends to rear its head in three distinct stages: first anger, then sneer and finally, despair. Having put off a response for long enough, …

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The Battle of Waterloo and Arthur Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington)

To commemorate the  Battle of Waterloo and the Iron Duke I recommend The Revolution series by the great author Simon Scarrow.  He has written many books on Roman History and these have educated and lead me to a keen interest in ancient Warfare , especially the Romans. If you would …

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