James Brooke Smith

1 book referenced

Books by James Brooke Smith

Gilded Youth

Referenced in 1 episode

367. The Real Harry Potter: Magic, Empire and Beastly Bullies

September 10, 2023

Context:

Described as 'a brilliant book' by an academic. Extensively quoted on how classical study (Latin and Greek) at public schools formed identity rather than merely imparting knowledge. The hosts use it to draw a parallel between learning Latin/Greek and learning magic at Hogwarts — both serve as impenetrable codes that bind an elite community together and separate them from outsiders.