Lawrence James

Edwin James Lawrence[1] (born 26 May 1943, Bath, England), most commonly known as Lawrence James, is an English historian and writer.[1]

Biography

James graduated with a BA in English & History from the University of York in 1966,[2][3] and subsequently undertook a research degree at Merton College, Oxford.[2] Following a career as a teacher, James became a full-time writer in 1985.[2]

James has written several works of popular history about the British Empire, and has contributed pieces for Daily Mail, The Times and the Literary Review.[4]

His wife Mary James was headmistress of St Leonards School from 1988 to 2000.[2]

Bibliography

References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 James, Lawrence (1998). The Rise and Fall of the British Empire (2nd ed.). Abacus. p. i. ISBN 0-349-10667-3.
  3. "Raj - The Making and Unmaking of British India". Grapevine (Alumni Office, University of York) (Spring/Summer 1998): 20.
  4. http://www.andrewlownie.co.uk/books/james.lawrence/index.shtml

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