David Britton dedicated forty years to teaching, witnessing profound transformations in British education. His tenure involved preparing students for significant examinations and observing, as an examiner, a decline in public examination standards. Britton also served as a local councilor, gaining insight into the political influences shaping educational policy. His experiences extend to two African countries, offering a distinctive perspective on the future of British education in the early 21st century.
Set against the backdrop of the Spanish invasion of Peru, the narrative chronicles the resistance led by Manco Inca Yupanqui following the death of the last great Inca, Huayna Capac. The story spans from 1528, marked by the introduction of smallpox by the Spanish, to 1548, culminating in the execution of Don Gonzalo Pizarro for treason after his failed rebellion. It captures the clash of cultures and the struggle for power during a pivotal period in South American history.
Drawing from personal experiences, the author critiques the state of British education at the turn of the millennium from a classroom teacher's perspective. His radical viewpoints challenge the prevailing educational consensus, exposing shortcomings in popular policies. The book covers various issues such as examinations, discipline, finance, external pressures, and even food. With a bold approach, the author not only criticizes but also offers suggestions for improvement, likely provoking discontent among established figures in the education sector.
Hrůzostrašná fantazie na vážná témata jako je rasismus, sugestivní přitažlivost fašismu, útisk a psychologie manipulace s lidmi, vyniká sarkasmem a hrubostí.