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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Good. No dustjacket. Some marks/scuffs to cover. Foxing to textblock edges/endpapers. Clippings from dustjacket stapled in at front. Content very good.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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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.
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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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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.