From Powells.com
This first installment in the series from celebrated historian Simon
Schama was both a colossal undertaking and a smashing success. In it,
Schama (The Embarrassment of Riches, Rembrandt's Eyes) concisely
lays out the themes and events that shaped Britain from the Roman invasions
through the plague to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Released in conjunction
with the History Channel's first seven episodes of the same name, Schama's
book enjoyed major success as a companion volume, though his animated prose
and keen attention to context and detail make the substantial tome a pleasure
in its own right. Lively and informative, this sweeping historical tour
seems like a carefree ride with Schama as the guide. Schama has a knack
for making long-dead (but no less important) matters come to life. History
buffs and casual fans will undoubtedly reach for Volumes II
and III.
They'll not be disappointed. Malia, Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Review
"[Schama has] a historian's eye for unifying themes and a storyteller's gift for vivid details large and small." The Wall Street Journal
Review
"History with epic grandeur and glamorous thrills." Sunday Times, London
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 396-406) and index.