“Histories never conclude; they just pause their prose. Their stories are, if they are truthful, untidy affairs, resistant to windings-up and sortings-out. They beat raggedly on into the future.”
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Simon Schama
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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