Gilded Youth

In *Gilded Youth*, James Brooke-Smith delves into the history of British public schools over the past three centuries, uncovering episodes of teenage rebellion, sexual dissidence, and political radicalism.

He examines how these elite institutions have shaped youth culture and inspired countercultures among artists and intellectuals.

The book draws on personal experience, extensive research, and various cultural representations to offer a fresh perspective on upper-class adolescence in Britain.