Nation and the Writing of History in China and Britain, 18801930

Nation and the Writing of History in China and Britain explores, through a comparative approach, the reception of the nationalist worldview and its effects on the practice of history in China and Britain.

List of contents

1. The Mirror of the Nation: the importance of national histories 2. History in China and Britain during the 19th century 3. The Age of Disorder: The breakup of Whig history and Classical historiography 4. The Echo of the Popular Mind: the nation as a collective 5. Nations United: the evolving politics of national belonging 6. The quest for national continuity

About the author

Asier H. Aguirresarobe is a historian affiliated to the University of the Basque Country. His research interests include nationalism, historiography, and the creation of identity. He has explored these in works like "Is National Identity in Crisis?" (2022), "Concealing Empire" (2021), or "National Frameworks" (2020).

Summary

Nation and the Writing of History in China and Britain explores, through a comparative approach, the reception of the nationalist worldview and its effects on the practice of history in China and Britain.

Product details

• Authors: Asier Hernandez Aguirresarobe, Asier Hernández Aguirresarobe
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.05.2024
• EAN: 9781032208558
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3220855-8
• No. of pages: 220
• Series: Routledge Approaches to History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; China, European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, HISTORY / World, HISTORY / Asia / China, General & world history, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Asian History, General and world history