Writing Biographies

The speaker discusses their approach to writing biographies, emphasizing the importance of context and thematic structure. They have written biographies of George Macaulay Trevelyan, Andrew Mellon, and George V, each with a unique approach. The speaker contrasts historians' biographies with those of professional biographers, highlighting the broader context historians provide. They express interest in future projects, including a biography of Winston Churchill and essays on British composers.

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