The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival Dinner - Simon Schama talks about his book - The American Future - A History

Monday 25th May 2009 at Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London, W1

Join Simon Schama at The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival’s first Literary Dinner at Fortnum & Mason and enjoy fine food and words.

Simon Schama’s ‘The American Future: A History’ is a timely and masterful history of the globe’s most controversial superpower by one of the world’s most popular and distinguished historians.  Simon Schama will talk about America, its history and its future, in the aftermath of one of the most exciting, unpredictable and historic presidential elections.

The evening will start with a Champagne Reception, followed by a 3 course dinner including wine and coffee.   Guests will also have the opportunity to have their complimentary copies of The American Future – A History signed after dinner.

Menu
Risotto of Spring Onions & Soft Herbs with Reggiano Parmesan
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Roast Sirloin of Beef with Dauphinoise Potato
 and Red Wine Shallot Jus

Caramelised Red Onion Tart Tatin, Goats Cheese,
 Roasted Vine Cherry Tomatoes (v)
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Amedei®  Chocolate Parfait with Hazelnut Praline and Mint Syrup
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Coffee or Tea & Chocolate Thins

Wines
 Chardonnay, Verget du Sud 2007
Bourgogne Rouge, Domaine Joseph Drouhin 2006

Tickets are priced at £95 per person and reservations can be made by calling our reservation line 0845 602 5694.  Places are strictly limited for this exclusive event, and we advise early reservation to be assured of a ticket.

In association with the Royal Society of Literature.	Sponsored by Cox & Kings

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