Robert Byron
By: James Knox.
Publisher: John Murray
Published: 2003
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 493
Subjects: Byron, Robert, 1905-1941.; British -- Foreign countries -- History -- 20th century.; Travel writing -- History -- 20th century.; Historians -- Great Britain -- Biography.; Travelers -- Great Britain -- Biography.; England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
Genres: Biography.
Description: Robert Byron, who died young in World War II, was the foremost travel writer of his age, acclaimed especially for "The Road to Oxiana". He was also a pioneer of Byzantine history, fought to save Georgian London and was one of the first voices raised against fascism.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 437-478) and index.