Britons

Forging the Nation 1707–1837
Book • 1992
In 'Britons: Forging the Nation 1707–1837', Linda Colley explores the formation of British identity through political, military, and social history.

She argues that British identity was shaped by factors such as Protestantism, naval power, and rivalry with France.

The book examines how these elements influenced British culture and politics during significant events like the Jacobite risings and the Napoleonic Wars.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 0 episodes

Mentioned by
undefined
Linda Colley
as a book that won the Wolfson Prize for History in 1992.
Constitutional Rights and Wrongs, with Linda Colley

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app