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Chums: How a Tiny Caste of Oxford Tories Took Over the UK
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Simon Kuper
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Exposing Oxford's elite influence on British politics.
If you're intrigued by the intersections of power, privilege, and politics, "Chums" is a thought-provoking read. Kuper doesn't just chronicle; he critiques, exploring how the camaraderie of a select few Oxford graduates has extended into the highest echelons of UK governance. It's a candid look at the 'Old Boys' network and its tangible impact on modern Britain that will leave you considering the broader implications of elite educational connections in politics.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Chums: How a Tiny Caste of Oxford Tories Took Over the UK
by
Simon Kuper
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ISBN: 9781788167383
Authors:
Simon Kuper
Publisher: IPS - Profile Books
Date of Publication: 2022-07-05
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Politics,
History,
Sociology,
Society,
Biography,
History,
Journalism,
Biography,
Politics,
Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.97
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Boris Johnson, Michael Gove, David Cameron, George Osborne, Theresa May, Dominic Cummings, Daniel Hannan, Jacob Rees-Mogg: Oxford has produced most of the prominent Conservative politicians of our time. The university newspapers of thirty years ago are full of recognisable names in news stories, photos of social events, and Bullingdon Club reports. Many walked straight out of the world of student debates onto the national stage. Unfortunately, they brought their university politics with them. Eleven of the fifteen postwar British prime ministers went to Oxford. This narrowest of talent pools has shaped the modern country. In Chums, Simon Kuper traces how the rarefied and privileged atmosphere of Oxford University - and the friendships and worldviews it created - helped give us today's Britain, including Brexit.
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Exposing Oxford's elite influence on British politics.
If you're intrigued by the intersections of power, privilege, and politics, "Chums" is a thought-provoking read. Kuper doesn't just chronicle; he critiques, exploring how the camaraderie of a select few Oxford graduates has extended into the highest echelons of UK governance. It's a candid look at the 'Old Boys' network and its tangible impact on modern Britain that will leave you considering the broader implications of elite educational connections in politics.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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