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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781781683200
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 448
Explore the compelling narrative of 'The Break-Up of Britain', a classic text by Tom Nairn, originally published in 1977. This insightful analysis delves into the themes of national identity, highlighting the slow decline of the United Kingdom against the backdrop of imperialism and constitutional confusion. Through the lens of both historical context and civic nationalism, Nairn reflects on how social class interacts with the evolving nationalisms of the British Isles and beyond.
Ideal for readers interested in the complexities of Britain's political landscape, 'The Break-Up of Britain' provides a deep dive into the forces shaping modern nationalism. The added Postcripts tracing the political machinations during the Thatcher and Blair years offer a critical view of the strategies that aimed to preserve the British state while paradoxically fueling its fragmentation.
With the potential for a second Scottish independence referendum, this updated edition features a new Introduction by Anthony Barnett that underscores the book's timeless relevance. Perfect for students, scholars, or anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of British identity and the potential futures it faces.
Delivery Information: We ensure swift and reliable delivery options for your convenience, making it easy to add this essential read to your collection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781781683200
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 448
Description:
In this classic text, first published in 1977, Tom Nairn memorably depicts the 'slow foundering' of the United Kingdom on the rocks of imperial decline, constitutional anachronism and the gathering force of civic nationalism.
Rich in comparisons between the nationalisms of the British Isles and those of the wider world, thoughtful in its treatment of the interaction between nationality and social class, The Break-Up of Britain concludes with a bravura essay on the Janus-faced nature of national identity. Postscripts from the Thatcher and Blair years trace the political strategies whose upshot accelerated the demise of a British state they were intended to serve.
As a second Scottish independence referendum beckons, a new Introduction by Anthony Barnett underlines the book's enduring relevance.
ISBN: 9781781683200
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 448
Explore the compelling narrative of 'The Break-Up of Britain', a classic text by Tom Nairn, originally published in 1977. This insightful analysis delves into the themes of national identity, highlighting the slow decline of the United Kingdom against the backdrop of imperialism and constitutional confusion. Through the lens of both historical context and civic nationalism, Nairn reflects on how social class interacts with the evolving nationalisms of the British Isles and beyond.
Ideal for readers interested in the complexities of Britain's political landscape, 'The Break-Up of Britain' provides a deep dive into the forces shaping modern nationalism. The added Postcripts tracing the political machinations during the Thatcher and Blair years offer a critical view of the strategies that aimed to preserve the British state while paradoxically fueling its fragmentation.
With the potential for a second Scottish independence referendum, this updated edition features a new Introduction by Anthony Barnett that underscores the book's timeless relevance. Perfect for students, scholars, or anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of British identity and the potential futures it faces.
Delivery Information: We ensure swift and reliable delivery options for your convenience, making it easy to add this essential read to your collection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781781683200
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 448
Description:
In this classic text, first published in 1977, Tom Nairn memorably depicts the 'slow foundering' of the United Kingdom on the rocks of imperial decline, constitutional anachronism and the gathering force of civic nationalism.
Rich in comparisons between the nationalisms of the British Isles and those of the wider world, thoughtful in its treatment of the interaction between nationality and social class, The Break-Up of Britain concludes with a bravura essay on the Janus-faced nature of national identity. Postscripts from the Thatcher and Blair years trace the political strategies whose upshot accelerated the demise of a British state they were intended to serve.
As a second Scottish independence referendum beckons, a new Introduction by Anthony Barnett underlines the book's enduring relevance.