

The Tory Philosophy of Michael Gove | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution
Dec 14, 2022
Michael Gove, a genuine intellectual in politics, discusses the importance of history in forming political philosophy and shares insights on the historical context of Britain's EU membership and the relevance of the Suez Crisis. He also explores the improvements in history education, the grasp of history by Tory prime ministers, and the influence of 'The Idea of a Patric King' on modern constitutional monarchy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Importance of History in Oxford and the Formation of the Bruce Group
01:59 • 11min
History as a Guide
13:02 • 3min
The Importance of History Teaching and the Renaissance in History Writing
16:15 • 4min
Tory Prime Ministers and their Grasp of History
20:17 • 8min
Exploring the Influence of 'The Idea of a Patric King' and Challenges of Researching Political Speeches
28:24 • 3min