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Radio 4,08 Dec 2015,15 mins

Adam Smith and the Whigs

British Liberalism: The Grand Tour

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Anne McElvoy explores the history of British liberalism. Today she revisits the innovative ideas of the Scottish philosopher Adam Smith and the wider influence of the Whig aristocracy. With Amanda Foreman and Keith Tribe Producer: Phil Tinline.

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