Q and A with Sam Friedman and Aaron Reeves on Born to Rule

In this interview with Anna D’Alton, Sam Friedman and Aaron Reeves discuss their new book, Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite. Drawing on years of extensive research into the complete Who’s Who database and other sources, the book examines the make-up and political views of those with power, influence and extreme wealth in Britain, and how this group has changed (or not) over the past 125 years. Sam Friedman and Aaron Reeves will launch the book at a public, hybrid LSE event on Thursday 03 October – find details on how to attend. You can also take look at a YouTube short, an LSE Festival exhibition poster and an LSE Research for the World feature, all based on the book’s research. Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite. Sam Friedman and Aaron Reeves. Harvard University Press. 2024.