James Lees-Milne

James Lees-Milne was an English writer and historian renowned for his insightful work on country houses and recognized as one of the twentieth century's significant diarists. His writings, often aimed at a general audience, encompassed architectural studies, biographies, and an autobiographical novel. Lees-Milne possessed a deep understanding of the English landscape and its architectural heritage, which infused his perceptive observations. His diaries, in particular, offer a valuable chronicle of the British intellectual and social milieu of his time, eventually garnering a devoted following.