Simon Michael Schama, CBE (born in London 13 February 1945) is a British historian and art historian, says Wikipedia. He is a University Professor at Columbia University.[1]
His many works on history and art include The Embarrassment of Riches, Landscape and Memory, Dead Certainties, Rembrandt's Eyes,[2] and his history of the French Revolution, Citizens.[1]
He is best known for writing and hosting the 15-part BBC documentary series A History of Britain. He is an art and cultural critic for The New Yorker.[1]
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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