By — Arts Desk Arts Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/conversation-historian-simon-schama Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Conversation: Historian Simon Schama Arts Jun 12, 2009 3:16 PM EDT Historian Simon Schama is well-known for his books and television documentaries on art and a wide range of other subjects. A native of England, he’s lived and taught in the United States for several decades, currently at Columbia University in New York. And it is this country — our recent election woven into moments from the past and possible future — that is the subject of his new book. It’s called “The American Future: A History.” For more about Simon Schama, watch his appearance on Bill Moyers Journal. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Arts Desk Arts Desk
Historian Simon Schama is well-known for his books and television documentaries on art and a wide range of other subjects. A native of England, he’s lived and taught in the United States for several decades, currently at Columbia University in New York. And it is this country — our recent election woven into moments from the past and possible future — that is the subject of his new book. It’s called “The American Future: A History.” For more about Simon Schama, watch his appearance on Bill Moyers Journal. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now