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Swearing by Phrenology

John Vincent

  • An Intelligent Person's Guide to Liberalism by Conrad Russell

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John Vincent is a professor of history at the University of Bristol. His books include The Formation of the Liberal Party, Disraeli and An Intelligent Person’s Guide to History.

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