The Stuart Image
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Based on a lifetime's work in the field, Sir Roy Strong offers an expert and engaging new look at portrait painting in Stuart England, studying the sitters as much as the artists.
Sir Roy Strong Book order (chronological)
Roy Strong is an English art historian and writer whose work delves into visual culture and its reflection in art and society. His essays and analyses penetrate historical perspectives, offering a compelling look at the evolution of artistic styles and social trends. Strong often examines how visual expressions shaped and mirrored the values and beliefs of their time. His literary contribution lies in connecting historical erudition with engaging storytelling.
Coronation
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
The definitive history of coronations and the Royal Family, from acclaimed writer Roy Strong.
The Elizabethan Image
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The new paperback edition of Roy Strong's popular introduction to Elizabethan portraiture.
Types and Shadows: Diaries 2004-2015
- 544 pages
- 20 hours of reading
The third volume of diaries from the bestselling author and former director of both the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
The Story of Britain
A History of the Great Ages, From the Romans to the Present
Every student of English history will enjoy this story, which is delightfully easy to read and remarkable for its insights into the deepest consequences of individual actions. The Story of Britain is an accessible one-volume history that clearly depict Britain's origins—and explain how the past shaped the nation's current identity. He begins the story of Britain from the very earliest recorded Celtic times, and with this new edition has now brought it up to date via the Blair years and into the present day of Brexit Britain. A magnificently eloquent volume, the narrative chronicles two thousand years of Britain's history, the triumph of its people, the glory of its culture, and its dramatic influence on other nations of the world, especially the United States. It is a remarkable achievement and, with his passion, enthusiasm and wide-ranging knowledge, Strong is the ideal narrator. The book is ideally suited for everyone who cares about Britain's past.
Quarto, Stiff Boards With Jacket, 1990, PP.224, For Gardeners And Historians