Paul Johnson

Not every aspect pleases

Half a century ago I read W. G. Hoskins’s book, The Making of the English Landscape, when it first came out. It was for me an eye-opener, as it was for many people.

issue 05 June 2010

  • The Making of the British Landscape

    Francis Pryor

    Allen Lane, pp. 848

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