Roundtable: Four Nations.

This article focuses on the complexities and debates surrounding "Four Nations history," an approach that examines the intertwined histories of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales within the context of the British Isles. Contributors discuss the methodological challenges of avoiding Anglocentrism and the privileging of England in British historiography, while also questioning whether the nation-state is the most useful unit of analysis compared to thematic or transnational frameworks. The discussion highlights key historical moments such as the Great Irish Famine and the impact of empire, emphasizing the need to incorporate diverse perspectives—including those of marginalized groups and colonial legacies—into multi-nation histories. Ultimately, the roundtable advocates for nuanced, comparative, and decolonized approaches that recognize both the plurality and interconnectedness of the four nations, while remaining sensitive to the limits and possibilities of this historiographical framework.