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“I felt New York was a big, more stylish, more metropolitan Golders Green. I was thrilled.”

Quote by Simon Schama

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Simon Schama is a renowned art historian known for his engaging writing style and unique insights into the history of art. His works cover a wide range of periods from the Renaissance to modern art, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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