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Beveridge, Recovering Scottish History: John Hill Burton and Scottish National Identity in the Nineteenth Century.

  • Published In: Scottish Historical Review, 2024, v. 103, n. 1. P. 200 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bow, Charles Bradford 3 of 3

Abstract

This book review discusses "Recovering Scottish History: John Hill Burton and Scottish National Identity in the Nineteenth Century" by Beveridge. The book explores the construction of Scottish national identity through the case study of historian John Hill Burton. It challenges previous portrayals of Burton as a Whig-Teutonist historian and analyzes the cultural, psychological, and emotional aspects of his work. The review praises the book's lucid prose and provides a brief overview of the chapters, which examine Burton's influences, methodological approach, and the reception of his work. Overall, the review suggests that the book offers valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual identity of nineteenth-century Scotland. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Scottish Historical Review. 2024/04, Vol. 103, Issue 1, p200
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0036-9241
  • DOI:10.3366/shr.2024.0663
  • Accession Number:176566751
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