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Ancient and modern

Plutarch’s advice for the Tory leadership candidates

1 June 2019

9:00 AM

1 June 2019

9:00 AM

The MPs wishing to replace Theresa May as prime minister have policies — but do they know what their electorate makes of them as human beings? In one of his many essays, Plutarch (fl. ad 100) analysed how your enemies could help you see how you came across to others.

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