Classical Caledonia - Roman History and Myth in Eighteenth-Century Scotland (Paperback)

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. Alan Montgomery casts 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 the country was coming to terms with radical and traumatic changes to its position within Britain and the wider world. 'Exploring the lives and writings of antiquarians, poets, soldiers, pamphleteers and Enlightenment thinkers, 'Classical Caledonia' uncovers the political, patriotic and intellectual influences which fuelled this struggle to redefine the character of a rapidly changing nation.

General

Imprint:	Edinburgh University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2022
Authors:	Alan Montgomery
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-1-4744-4565-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Promotions
LSN:	1-4744-4565-9
Barcode:	9781474445658

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