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The Spirit of Britain: A Narrative History of the Arts
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The Spirit of Britain: A Narrative History of the Arts Paperback - 2000

by Strong, R

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Pimlico, 2000. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2150grams, ISBN:9780712664950
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  • Title The Spirit of Britain: A Narrative History of the Arts
  • Author Strong, R
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition New edition
  • Pages 720
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Pimlico, London
  • Date 2000
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 9123413
  • ISBN 9780712664950 / 0712664955
  • Weight 4.51 lbs (2.05 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.74 x 7.62 x 1.54 in (24.74 x 19.35 x 3.91 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 700.941

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From the publisher

Sir Roy Strong was Director of the National Portrait Gallery from 1967 to 1973, and Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum from 1974 to 1987. He is now a full-time writer, broadcaster and consultant, whose previous books include The Story of Britain, The Cult of Elizabeth and Henry Prince of Wales.

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"An absolutely marvellous book. Not only is it beautiful--it even outstrips and outsoars its predecessor, The Story of Britain." - A. N. Wilson


"An immensely valuable and reliable introduction to British cultural life--exhilarating reading." - The Times


"A wonderful read; it is also challenging and like its splendid author, not afraid to be controversial." - Antonia Fraser


"A fine volume--The treatment is thorough, balanced, judicious and sometimes highly original, and the illustrations are superb." - Spectator


"A formidable and provocative book." - Daily Telegraph

About the author

Sir Roy Strong is the former Director of both the Victoria & Albert Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. Among his books are "The Artist and the Garden, The Cult of Elizabeth, " and "The Story of Britain."