{"title":"Peter Hitchens","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Hitchens offers a thought-provoking exploration of history and politics, challenging prevailing narratives with sharp analysis and a critical eye. His works delve into the complexities of societal change, often drawing on historical events to question modern assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect eloquent critiques rooted in education and reference, with a focus on military history and the consequences of revolution. Hitchens’ writing combines intellectual rigour with a distinctive voice that encourages reflection on past and present. \u003cem\u003eA Revolution Betrayed\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Phoney Victory\u003c\/em\u003e exemplify his ability to intertwine historical insight with contemporary relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-phoney-victory-by-peter-hitchens-9781350156333","title":"The Phoney Victory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWas World War II really the \u003cem\u003eGood War\u003c\/em\u003e? In the years since the declaration of peace in 1945, many myths have sprung up around the conflict in the victorious nations. In this book, Peter Hitchens deconstructs the many fables which have become associated with the narrative of the \u003cem\u003eGood War\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst not criticising or doubting the need for war against Nazi Germany at some stage, Hitchens does query whether September 1939 was the right moment, or the independence of Poland the right issue. He points out that in the summer of 1939, Britain and France were wholly unprepared for a major European war and that this quickly became apparent in the conflict that ensued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe also rejects the retroactive claim that Britain went to war in 1939 to save the Jewish population of Europe. On the contrary, the beginning and intensification of war made it easier for Germany to begin the policy of mass murder in secret, as well as closing most escape routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a provocative, but deeply-researched book, Hitchens questions the most common assumptions surrounding World War II, turning on its head the myth of Britain's role in a \u003cem\u003eGood War\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850363719916,"sku":"9781350156333","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19475613482668.jpg?v=1759084156"},{"product_id":"the-phoney-victory-by-peter-hitchens-9781788313292","title":"The Phoney Victory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWas World War II really the \u003cem\u003eGood War\u003c\/em\u003e? In the years since the declaration of peace in 1945, many myths have sprung up around the conflict in the victorious nations. In this book, Peter Hitchens deconstructs the many fables which have become associated with the narrative of the \u003cem\u003eGood War\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst not criticising or doubting the need for war against Nazi Germany at some stage, Hitchens does query whether September 1939 was the right moment or the independence of Poland the right issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe points out that in the summer of 1939, Britain and France were wholly unprepared for a major European war, and that this quickly became apparent in the conflict that ensued. He also rejects the retroactive claim that Britain went to war in 1939 to save the Jewish population of Europe. On the contrary, the beginning and intensification of war made it easier for Germany to begin the policy of mass murder in secret as well as closing most escape routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a provocative, but deeply-researched book, Hitchens questions the most common assumptions surrounding World War II, turning on its head the myth of Britain's role in a \u003cem\u003eGood War\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850363850988,"sku":"9781788313292","price":88.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19661963482824.jpg?v=1759084180"},{"product_id":"a-revolution-betrayed-by-peter-hitchens-9781399400084","title":"A Revolution Betrayed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are few subjects these days that cause parents more stress than the education of their children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his new book, \u003cem\u003eA Revolution Betrayed\u003c\/em\u003e, Peter Hitchens describes the misjudgements made by politicians over the years that have led to the increase of class distinction and privilege in our education system. This is, of course, the opposite of what was intended, especially by former Minister of Education Shirley Williams and Margaret Thatcher, her successor in that role, who closed down many more Grammar Schools than Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiven that the cost of private secondary education is now in the region of £50,000 a year and the cream of Comprehensive Schools are now oversubscribed (William Ellis, Camden School for Girls, The Oratory, Cardinal Vaughan), parents are spending thousands on private tutoring and fee-paying prep schools in order to get their children into these academically excellent schools. Meanwhile, hypocritical Labour politicians like Diane Abbott send their children to expensive private day schools. So, what alternatives – if any – are there?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Hitchens argues that in trying to bring about an educational system which is egalitarian, the politicians have created a system which is the exact opposite. And what’s more, it is a system riddled with anomalies - Sixth Form Colleges select pupils on ability at the age of 15, which rules out any child who does not have major educational backing from home (heavy involvement by working parents or private tutors, for example) and academies also are selective, though they pretend not to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an in-depth look at the British education system and what will happen if things don’t change radically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595697176812,"sku":"9781399400084","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399400084-a-revolution-betrayed.jpg?v=1777903204"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/peter-hitchens.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}