This is a candid account of the author's 20 years as a public school headmaster, with the emphasis on his 16 years at Westminster School. The book provides an insight into this demanding role, including the use and abuse of power and what delusions of grandeur it gave rise to. Drawing on a personal journal he kept at the time, John Rae describes his complex relationships with members of staff, parents, governors and, of course, the pupils, and acknowledges his own insecurities and the sometimes damaging effects of the job ...
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This is a candid account of the author's 20 years as a public school headmaster, with the emphasis on his 16 years at Westminster School. The book provides an insight into this demanding role, including the use and abuse of power and what delusions of grandeur it gave rise to. Drawing on a personal journal he kept at the time, John Rae describes his complex relationships with members of staff, parents, governors and, of course, the pupils, and acknowledges his own insecurities and the sometimes damaging effects of the job on his family.
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Add this copy of Delusions of Grandeur: a Headmaster's Life, 1966-86 to cart. $13.69, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by HarperCollins.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780002154895.
Add this copy of Delusions of Grandeur to cart. $4.40, good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
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Good. No dustjacket. Some marks/scuffs to cover. Foxing to textblock edges/endpapers. Clippings from dustjacket stapled in at front. Content very good.
Add this copy of Delusions of Grandeur: a Headmaster's Life, 1966-86 to cart. $5.13, good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by HarperCollins.
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Add this copy of Delusions of Grandeur a Headmaster's Life 1966-1986 to cart. $18.01, good condition, Sold by Rothwell & Dunworth Ltd rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dulverton, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by HarperCollins, 1993. 9780002154895.
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1st edn 1st printing signed and inscribed by author on front free endpaper. 8vo. Original gilt lettered black cloth (faint spotting on page edges-otherwise Fine), dustwrapper (VG in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. 224 (no other inscriptions).
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Add this copy of Delusions of Grandeur: a Headmaster's Life 1966-1986 to cart. $55.17, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by HarperCollins.
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Add this copy of Delusions of Grandeur: a Headmaster's Life, 1966-1986 to cart. $29.00, very good condition, Sold by Hourglass Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, BC, CANADA, published 1993 by HarperCollins.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+, Not Price Clipped jacket. Book Complete number line from 1 to 9; inscribed on front end paper by John Rae: "To __ with my best wishes-John Rae"; minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; dust jacket is protected by a mylar cover.
