The Spirit of Britain
by Roy Strong
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/Good
- ISBN 10
- 185681534X
- ISBN 13
- 9781856815345
- Seller
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Missoula, Montana, United States
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About This Item
The Spirit of Britain is a masterly survey of the countrys artsliterature, music, poetry, painting, architecture, theater, and all the related subjects that, over the centuries, have given British intellectual and cultural life its unique character and vitality. Presented to the reader as a single unfolding narrative, from the Celts to the present day, the arts are set within a vivid panorama of the social, economic, political, and ideological forces that shaped them. 400 gorgeous photographs and works of art add immensely to the dramatic impact of this landmark work of cultural history.
Synopsis
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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- Seller
- The Vespiary Book Restoration & Bindery (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- SQ4698364
- Title
- The Spirit of Britain
- Author
- Roy Strong
- Format/Binding
- Ex-library
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 185681534X
- ISBN 13
- 9781856815345
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1999
- Bookseller catalogs
- History; Arts & Crafts;