
The Mad Mystic and the Last Battle on English Soil - with Ian Breckon
From Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Published 4/3/2026
As the Victorian era dawns, modernisation erodes the old ways of life and poverty rises. In the unrest, an unlikely hero emerges, capturing the imagination of the countryside's working class. He claims to be the new Messiah, and promises a better future. Despite his unconventional appearance and…







