Author: Mary-Ann Constantine
Publisher: Anthem Press
ISBN: 1783086548
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
‘Weaving together science, history, antiquarianism and art, this stimulating collection of essays amply demonstrates Thomas Pennant’s centrality to a broad range of British Enlightenment debates and discourses, especially those relating to Britain’s so-called “Celtic Fringe”. At the same time, it underscores the epistemological importance of travel and travel writing in the late eighteenth century.’ —Carl Thompson, Senior Lecturer in English, St Mary’s University, UK
Enlightenment Travel and British Identities
Author: Mary-Ann Constantine
Publisher: Anthem Press
ISBN: 1783086548
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
‘Weaving together science, history, antiquarianism and art, this stimulating collection of essays amply demonstrates Thomas Pennant’s centrality to a broad range of British Enlightenment debates and discourses, especially those relating to Britain’s so-called “Celtic Fringe”. At the same time, it underscores the epistemological importance of travel and travel writing in the late eighteenth century.’ —Carl Thompson, Senior Lecturer in English, St Mary’s University, UK
Publisher: Anthem Press
ISBN: 1783086548
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
‘Weaving together science, history, antiquarianism and art, this stimulating collection of essays amply demonstrates Thomas Pennant’s centrality to a broad range of British Enlightenment debates and discourses, especially those relating to Britain’s so-called “Celtic Fringe”. At the same time, it underscores the epistemological importance of travel and travel writing in the late eighteenth century.’ —Carl Thompson, Senior Lecturer in English, St Mary’s University, UK
Classical Caledonia
Author: Alan Montgomery
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 1474445667
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
This book focuses on early modern attitudes towards Scotland's ancient past and looks in particular at the ways in which this past was not only misunderstood, but also manipulated in attempts to create a patriotic history for the nation. Adding a new perspective on the formation of Scotland's national identity, the book documents a century-long, often heated debate regarding the extent of Roman influence north of Hadrian's Wall. By exploring the lives and writings of antiquarians, poets and Enlightenment thinkers, it aims to uncover the political, patriotic and intellectual influences which fuelled this debate. Rome versus Caledonia will cast light on a rarely discussed aspect of Scotland's historiography, one which played a vital role in establishing early modern notions of 'Scottishness' at a time when Scotland was coming to terms with radical and traumatic changes to its position within Britain and the wider world.
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 1474445667
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
This book focuses on early modern attitudes towards Scotland's ancient past and looks in particular at the ways in which this past was not only misunderstood, but also manipulated in attempts to create a patriotic history for the nation. Adding a new perspective on the formation of Scotland's national identity, the book documents a century-long, often heated debate regarding the extent of Roman influence north of Hadrian's Wall. By exploring the lives and writings of antiquarians, poets and Enlightenment thinkers, it aims to uncover the political, patriotic and intellectual influences which fuelled this debate. Rome versus Caledonia will cast light on a rarely discussed aspect of Scotland's historiography, one which played a vital role in establishing early modern notions of 'Scottishness' at a time when Scotland was coming to terms with radical and traumatic changes to its position within Britain and the wider world.
Literary Anecdotes of the Eighteenth Century;
Author: John Nichols
Publisher:
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Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 734
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Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen
Author: Robert Chambers
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Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 632
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Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 632
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A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen ... Embellished with Splendid and Authentic Portraits
Author: Robert Chambers
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Languages : en
Pages : 696
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Languages : en
Pages : 696
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Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Author: Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
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Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Includes List of members.
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Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Includes List of members.
The Scottish Antiquary, Or, Northern Notes & Queries
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Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 528
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Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 528
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1819. A catalogue of books now selling
Author: Payne and Foss
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Languages : en
Pages : 568
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Languages : en
Pages : 568
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A New General Biographical Dictionary
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Languages : en
Pages : 524
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Languages : en
Pages : 524
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A New General Biographical Dictionary
Author: Hugh James Rose
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Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 530
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Publisher:
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Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 530
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