An American Looks at Britain

by Richard Critchfield

The result of three hundred interviews with notable British figures--John Fowles, Peggy Ashcroft, Jeremy Irons, Paul Theroux, and others--this work chronicles the state of Great Britain after two world wars and the loss of its Empire

Genres: History, Travel

496 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1990

About the author

Richard Critchfield was raised in Fargo, North Dakota. He graduated from the University of Washington in 1953 with a degree in Far Eastern studies and then served in the army in Korea. He received a master's degree from the Columbia School of Journalism in 1957. He taught journalism in India for two years before becoming a foreign correspondent for the Washington Star, most notably in Vietnam from 1964 to 1967. He later turned to writing books, focusing on the changing lives of rural people around the world.

Reviews

[Benjamin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book in my Mom's collection and was intrigued. A survey (circa 1990) of Britain's rise and decline. A bit dated, this book was nevertheless fascinating, if sometimes depressing. I think Britain has improved and become stronger since 1990. This ending note of hope was correct.