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Why were Victorian elites so effective?
An essay on Works in Progress argues that Victorian elites were remarkably effective, attributing this to a set of personal 'vices' — traits such as ambition, competitiveness, and self-discipline — that drove their achievements in empire, science and industry. Readers are debating whether these traits were uniquely Victorian or a timeless feature of successful ruling classes, and what modern elites might learn from them.
Why now: The essay's contrarian claim that unflattering personal traits underpinned Victorian success is sparking debate about elite effectiveness today.
Victorian elitesWorks in ProgressBritish Empire
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- Why Were Victorian Elites So Effective? · karakoram · 226
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