1998, ISBN: 9780712665469

607 Seiten, Sprache: Englisch Taschenbuch Gut The Story of Britain is a significant book published at a significant moment, for there can rarely have been a time when public concern about… Más…

607 Seiten, Sprache: Englisch Taschenbuch Gut The Story of Britain is a significant book published at a significant moment, for there can rarely have been a time when public concern about history and the teaching of history has created so much controversy and debate. Sir Roy Strong, author, broadcaster, former Director of the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum, tells the story of Britain from the very earliest recorded Celtic times to the era of Margaret Thatcher. Featuring illustrated double-page spreads arranged by subject, he tells the story as a continuous narrative in chapters which give meaning and purpose to the periods they consider. It is a tremendous story, and Roy Strong, with his passion, enthusiasm and wide-ranging knowledge, is the ideal person to tell it. Versand D: 4,95 EUR , [PU:Pimlico]<

ISBN: 9780712665469

In this masterful book, Roy Strong presents the story of Britain from the very earliest recorded Celtic times to the present day. It is a story of epic sweep and grandeur, and Strong, wit… Más…

In this masterful book, Roy Strong presents the story of Britain from the very earliest recorded Celtic times to the present day. It is a story of epic sweep and grandeur, and Strong, with his passionate enthusiasm and wide-ranging knowledge, is just the person to tell it. Lavishly illustrated with 300 photographs and works of art, "The Story of Britain" will be a standard work for years to come. Media > Book, [PU: Century; Century Books]<