David Britton a consacré quarante ans à l'enseignement, observant des transformations profondes dans l'éducation britannique. Son mandat comprenait la préparation des élèves à des examens importants et, en tant qu'examinateur, l'observation d'un déclin des normes des examens publics. Britton a également été conseiller municipal, acquérant ainsi une vision des influences politiques qui façonnent les politiques éducatives. Ses expériences s'étendent à deux pays africains, offrant une perspective distinctive sur l'avenir de l'éducation britannique au début du 21e siècle.
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.