Simon Schama
Simon Schama was born in London in 1945 and educated at Cambridge University, where from 1966 to 1976 he was a Fellow of Christ's College. He is now Old Dominion Professor of Humanities at Columbia University and one of the most celebrated historians now at work anywhere in the world. Schama is married and has two children.
Simon Schama was born in London in 1945 and educated at Cambridge University, where from 1966 to 1976 he was a Fellow of Christ's College. He is now Old Dominion Professor of Humanities at Columbia University and one of the most celebrated historians now at work anywhere in the world. Schama is married and has two children. See less
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Simon Schama book reviews
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Citizens
All about the French Revolution and more
This book is an 875 page doorstopper. It is a highly detailed review of the French Revolution from beginning to end. The book is encyclopedic !!. It is also well ilustrated. Schama is of course a ... Read More
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Landscape and Memory
Rather heavy and wordy
by W T, Nov 21, 2013
Schama writes captivating prose and there are interesting points made. I am not sure that it merits a slow read. I shall skip a deal. Read More
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A History of Britain
great book, but falling apart
by Pam C, May 3, 2013
Simon Schama is an excellent teacher. The content of the book is extensive. I have the audiobook, but I wanted to look up how to spell names of places and study back and forth in the book. BUT, as ... Read More
