010 - IX-STATURE Nature of the data Tendency of British men of ability to vary from the average in the dir

In Study of British Genius, Ellis delves into the psychological and anthropological traits that define genius in the British Isles. Drawing from a rich tapestry of information sourced from the Dictionary of National Biography, he explores a myriad of topics, including ancestral heritage, geographical distribution, professions, and the health and morbidity of the eras most distinguished men and women. This insightful work also posits a provocative theory that large cities may hinder the emergence of high achievers and negatively impact national health. (Summary by Leon Harvey)