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BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | The white heat of Wilson

May 15, 2012

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The white heat of Wilson A POINT OF VIEWBy Brian WaldenBrian Walden looks at the phases of fascination and disillusion with “new visions”.When I was first taught history it was done in a most enjoyable way. Personalities dominated the subject.Great figures were discussed in the lessons and the schoolbooks were full of kings and queens, who were often violent and impulsive. I learnt quite a lot about bygone centuries, because historical tales were so entertaining.

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