Great Britons
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A rich collection of biographical essays, Great Britons presents vivid portraits of some of the most influential figures in British history, with each chapter authored by a distinguished writer bringing their own scholarly perspective and narrative flair to their subject. Contributors including David Howarth, Correlli Barnett, and David Daiches chronicle the lives of iconic individuals — from military commanders and political leaders to literary giants — illuminating the qualities and circumstances that elevated them to national legend. The tone across the collection is authoritative yet accessible, balancing rigorous historical detail with compelling storytelling that brings each subject to life. Together, the essays argue that greatness in Britain has taken many forms across the centuries, shaped as much by character and conviction as by the times in which these figures lived. Great Britons stands as an engaging and handsomely curated tribute to the men and women who defined a nation.
Author: Various Authors (David Howarth, John Pudney, Philippa Stewart, David Daiches, Correlli Barnett, John Grigg)
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, British Broadcasting Corporation
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A rich collection of biographical essays, Great Britons presents vivid portraits of some of the most influential figures in British history, with each chapter authored by a distinguished writer bringing their own scholarly perspective and narrative flair to their subject. Contributors including David Howarth, Correlli Barnett, and David Daiches chronicle the lives of iconic individuals — from military commanders and political leaders to literary giants — illuminating the qualities and circumstances that elevated them to national legend. The tone across the collection is authoritative yet accessible, balancing rigorous historical detail with compelling storytelling that brings each subject to life. Together, the essays argue that greatness in Britain has taken many forms across the centuries, shaped as much by character and conviction as by the times in which these figures lived. Great Britons stands as an engaging and handsomely curated tribute to the men and women who defined a nation.