The Making of English National IdentityCambridge University Press, 2003 M03 13 Why is English national identity so enigmatic and so elusive? Why, unlike the Scots, Welsh, Irish and most of continental Europe, do the English find it so difficult to say who they are? The Making of English National Identity, first published in 2003, is a fascinating exploration of Englishness and what it means to be English. Drawing on historical, sociological and literary theory, Krishan Kumar examines the rise of English nationalism and issues of race and ethnicity from earliest times to the present day. He argues that the long history of the English as an imperial people has, as with other imperial people like the Russians and the Austrians, developed a sense of missionary nationalism which in the interests of unity and empire has necessitated the repression of ordinary expressions of nationalism. Professor Kumar's lively and provocative approach challenges readers to reconsider their pre-conceptions about national identity and who the English really are. |
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... England's hegemony over the rest of the British Isles. One hastosay immediately thoughthat the problemis not one solely ... of England; hetalks theEnglish language; he has been taught English history asonecontinuous tale from Alfred to ...
... England's hegemony over the rest of the British Isles. One hastosay immediately thoughthat the problemis not one solely ... of England; hetalks theEnglish language; he has been taught English history asonecontinuous tale from Alfred to ...
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... of England”, as Disraeli, aJew by birth,had donebefore him... Now termshavebecome morerigorous. The use of “England” except fora geographicarea brings protests, especially from the Scotch.Theyseek to impose “Britain” –the name of aRoman ...
... of England”, as Disraeli, aJew by birth,had donebefore him... Now termshavebecome morerigorous. The use of “England” except fora geographicarea brings protests, especially from the Scotch.Theyseek to impose “Britain” –the name of aRoman ...
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... of England (1848–61) but it included extensive coverage of Ireland and Scotland, as did W. E. H. Lecky'sHistory of England in the EighteenthCentury (1878– 90). TheFrench historian Elie Halévy, in his Historyofthe English People (1913) ...
... of England (1848–61) but it included extensive coverage of Ireland and Scotland, as did W. E. H. Lecky'sHistory of England in the EighteenthCentury (1878– 90). TheFrench historian Elie Halévy, in his Historyofthe English People (1913) ...
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... England. (RichardII, Act 2,Scene 1) This is truly unbeatable, and couldbe unpackedat length forwhat it has contributed tothe selfimage ofthe English. Pausing only to note though theusual conflation 'Britain' ('this sceptred of 'England ...
... England. (RichardII, Act 2,Scene 1) This is truly unbeatable, and couldbe unpackedat length forwhat it has contributed tothe selfimage ofthe English. Pausing only to note though theusual conflation 'Britain' ('this sceptred of 'England ...
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... of England who only England know?' ( The English Flag, 1891). English andthe English follow England closely inthe comprehensivenessoftheir embrace. As an ethnic adjective, itis often used for'British', especiallyby theEnglish whounlike ...
... of England who only England know?' ( The English Flag, 1891). English andthe English follow England closely inthe comprehensivenessoftheir embrace. As an ethnic adjective, itis often used for'British', especiallyby theEnglish whounlike ...
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