F. J. C. Hearnshaw

Who was F. J. C. Hearnshaw?

Fossey John Cobb Hearnshaw was an English professor of history, specializing in medieval history. He was noted for his conservative interpretation of the past, showing an empire-oriented ideology in defence of hierarchical authority, paternalism, deference, the monarchy, Church, family, nation, status, and place. He was a Tory Democrat who sought to realize Disraeli's goal of preserving invaluable historic traditions while encouraging timely reforms. He believed that a meritocratic, small, effective elite should lead the weaker majority.

Educated at Walsall and Manchester Grammar Schools, he went on to the University of London, Peterhouse, Cambridge, and Trinity College, Dublin, Cambridge.