Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Wednesday, 16 May 2007.
Schools: Ancient History
- Question
- My Lords, does the Minister agree that the study of the roots of our democracy through ancient history is crucial to the understanding of the importance of having a contested election rather than a coronation of the leader of the government?
- Answer
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My Lords, the Romans were also quite good at dictatorship and subverting established governments, so, as ever in history, you can take your pick.
Secondary information
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 692 c191
- Session
- 2006-07
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- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- History GCE A-level
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