An intriguing piece which I read because I was familiar with Erlestoke Prison (from the outside) and I was delighted to learn something important. I completely agree that the provenance of great wealth from the time of the British Empire should be highlighted. I would like it all to be labelled as the proceeds of massive, globalised organised crime. Our country was bigger and better at ruthless savagery than any modern drugs cartel. And we completely got away with it.
But I think the more subtle approach will persuade more people.
I'm very pleased you think I am being subtle. One potential publisher of the book ('Burning Down the House, news soon) wanted me to tone it down some more. Fortunately not everyone agrees. I am entirely with you. Have you read The Brutish Museums? That's quite the take down.
An intriguing piece which I read because I was familiar with Erlestoke Prison (from the outside) and I was delighted to learn something important. I completely agree that the provenance of great wealth from the time of the British Empire should be highlighted. I would like it all to be labelled as the proceeds of massive, globalised organised crime. Our country was bigger and better at ruthless savagery than any modern drugs cartel. And we completely got away with it.
But I think the more subtle approach will persuade more people.
I'm very pleased you think I am being subtle. One potential publisher of the book ('Burning Down the House, news soon) wanted me to tone it down some more. Fortunately not everyone agrees. I am entirely with you. Have you read The Brutish Museums? That's quite the take down.
Ha! Well, subtle compared to what I might say. I am too opinionated for my own good.
Haven't heard of the British Museums. I must look it up.