The British Imagination

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'The "imagination" of Watson's title is not merely the creative artistic imagination, but also that of scientists and inventors . . . he is right to conclude that the historic significance of Britain in these fields is immense . . . nuanced . . . intelligent' -- Simon Heffer * <i>Spectator</i> * 'This book is a grand endeavour in every sense . . . Watson offers a kaleidoscopic, often provocative insight into British intellectual and social development over the centuries' -- Alexander Larman * <i>Observer</i> * 'This is a book with much to offer - Watson highlights the role of scientific innovation in shaping British identity, gives intriguing insights about the contemporary Anglosphere and delivers a nuanced and appreciative account of the post-imperial and migrant contribution to modern English writing' -- Rowan Williams * <I>Financial Times</I> * 'Peter Watson has form when it comes to probing a nation's psyche . . . It is an ambitious and often stimulating book' * <I>Country Life</I> * 'The book has an easy style and an often compelling and not unimpressive narrative' * <i>TLS</i> *