The Story of Britain: From the Romans to the Present

Sir Roy Strong

ISBN 10: 1474607063 / ISBN 13: 9781474607063

Published by Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Story of Britain: From the Romans to the Present
• Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicholson
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1474607063
• ISBN 13: 9781474607063
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

'A triumph' INDEPENDENT

'A thought-provoking and indispensable book' DAILY MAIL

'An instant classic ... I have been reading it with unalloyed admiration and delight' EVENING STANDARD

Roy Strong has written an exemplary introduction to the history of Britain, as first designated by the Romans. It is a brilliant and balanced account of successive ages bound together by a compelling narrative which answers the questions: 'Where do we come from?' and 'Where are we going?'

Beginning with the earliest recorded Celtic times, and ending with the present day of Brexit Britain, it is a remarkable achievement. With his passion, enthusiasm and wide-ranging knowledge, he is the ideal narrator. His book should be read by anyone, anywhere, who cares about Britain's national past, national identity and national prospects.

About the Author

Sir Roy Strong CH, historian, diarist and gardener, was Director of the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria & Albert Museum. His previous two volumes of his diaries: SPLENDOURS AND MISERIES and SCENES AND APPARITIONS brilliantly cover the years 1967-2003. His acclaimed THE STORY OF BRITAIN was updated and reissued in 2018.