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Scribble, Scribble, Scribble

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"Schama is a masterful stylist and storyteller."


—Boston Globe

"A writer of gorgeous prose."


—Washington Post

The ever erudite, always delightfully curious Simon Schama returns with Scribble, Scribble, Scribble, a wonderful compendium of thirty provocative, witty, enlightening, and stimulating essays previously published but collected in a single volume for the first time. One of our most distinguished historians and commentators, Schama, the acclaimed author of The American Future: A History, explores an amazing diversity of topics—from the political to the personal, from the earth-shaking to the mundane, from ice cream to Churchill to Hurricane Katrina and everything in-between. In Scribble, Scribble, Scribble, Simon Schama opens up his—and our—wide world to us.


This landmark collection showcases Schama's celebrated historical insight on subjects including:


  • Witty Cultural Commentary: From the taste of ice cream to the art of Rubens, Schama connects the seemingly mundane to the magnificent with his signature erudition and humor.
  • Provocative History: Revisit pivotal moments and towering figures, including a fresh look at Winston Churchill and the American Civil War through the eyes of a master storyteller.
  • Intimate Personal Essays: A surprisingly personal look into the author's own world, including unforgettable reflections on his mother's kitchen and a six-day journey on the Queen Mary 2.
  • Incisive Political Analysis: Sharp, on-the-ground reporting and reflection on defining events of our time, from the tragedy of 9/11 to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
  • Formats

    • Kindle Book
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    • EPUB ebook

    Languages

    • English