The Prince of Hearts 7 Introduction 13 1 In Search of the Elites 17 2 The Misunderstood Masses 55 3 A Populist Oligarchy 72 4 The Fine English Art of Condescension 90 5 A Culture of Pretence 110 6 Pop Politics 157 7 Pop Media 178 8 Unsentimental Education 195 9 Late Thoughts 213 Index 219
