Raphael Samuel (1934-1996) tutored History at Ruskin College, Oxford, and was a founding editor of History Workshop Journal. His works include Theatres of Memory and Island Stories. For more information about his work, see The Raphael Samuel History Centre and Archive online.
"Whose history is it, then? That's the question driving Raphael
Samuel's provocative investigation of the historically steeped
nature of British culture ... A joy to read."--Roy Porter, "New
Statesman"
"A brilliant and compelling historical vision."--Jonathan Clark,
"The Times"
"An alluring, hugely energetic writer ... Samuel is
invaluable."--Fiona MacCarthy, "Observer"
"Challenging, perceptive and gloriously eclectic."--David Robinson,
"The Scotsman"
"Magnificent."--David Edgar, "Independent on Sunday"
"A showcase for Samuel's quite astonishing historical and cultural
range."--Stefan Collini, "Times Literary Supplement"
"One of the most outstanding, original intellectuals of his
generation."--Stuart Hall
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