Author Description

Product Description Writer, broadcaster and former Director of Britain’s National Portrait Gallery, Roy Strong here showcases his wide range of interests in this collection of essays: from a meditation on beauty, reflections on the English character, the importance of history, to the consequences of devolution. About the Author Sir Roy Strong, author, broadcaster, former Director of the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum, is one of Britain's best-known public figures. Articulate, witty, often provocative, he is a great communicator much in demand for his opinions and ideas. His many bestselling books include The Story of Britain, The Cult of Elizabeth and The Spirit of Britain.