Chapter
British Public Schools and the Hierarchy of Names
06:46 - 09:55 (03:09)
The name you have in a British public school can determine your social standing, as exemplified by the reverence for titles like Admiral. Even someone like Baden-Powell, who one might assume to descend from a line of similarly interesting names, might have a more mundane origin.
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The speaker discusses the prominence of double-barreled titles in the British Empire, using the example of Baden-Powell, and how even public schools can resemble private schools in England.
06:46 - 09:24 (02:37)
British Empire
Summary
The speaker discusses the prominence of double-barreled titles in the British Empire, using the example of Baden-Powell, and how even public schools can resemble private schools in England.
ChapterBritish Public Schools and the Hierarchy of Names
EpisodePart One: Robert Baden-Powell: Founder Of The Boy Scouts
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The transcript discusses Robert's privileged upbringing, which included attending expensive all-boys schools, excelling in various talents, and partaking in yachting expeditions with his wealthy family.
09:24 - 09:55 (00:31)
Privilege
Summary
The transcript discusses Robert's privileged upbringing, which included attending expensive all-boys schools, excelling in various talents, and partaking in yachting expeditions with his wealthy family.