Great Britons: The Great DebateNational Portrait Gallery, 2002 - 171 sider Why do some people find lasting fame for their achievements, whilst others lapse into obscurity? What makes an individual truly great? This work explores the lives of ten men and women who have influenced our history, and examines why they continue to spark international interest and admiration. |
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the great | 7 |
One hundred heroes Oliver Cromwell 54 Bibliography 168 | 16 |
The top ten Britons | 24 |
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