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The Rest Is HistoryAugust 9, 2021
84. Exams
About This Episode
Even the memory of them is enough to make most people shudder. As thousands of British students wait nervously for their A-level and GCSE results, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are joined by educationalist Daisy Christodoulou to discuss the fascinating history of the examination. Your time starts now. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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Books Mentioned
The Rise of the Meritocracy
Michael Young
“The argument is around Michael Young's book about the rise of the meritocracy, which warns about creating an elite of meritocrats who believe they are morally better than others due to their education and hard work.”
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