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Britain's Contested History: Lessons for Patriots

Britain's Contested History: Lessons for Patriots

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Recent years have seen a re-examination of Britains imperialist past, with changes to how its citizens understand, study, and scrutinize its history. In Britain's Contested History, eminent historian Bernard Porter explores the most contested aspects of British history from 1800 to the present day, reconsidering what it means to be a "patriot" in Britain.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC


The re-examination of Britain's imperialist past in recent years has led to significant changes in how its citizens understand, study, and scrutinize its history. In his book, Britain's Contested History, renowned historian Bernard Porter delves into the most contentious aspects of British history, spanning from 1800 to the present day. Porter examines critical issues such as Brexit, the recent reevaluations of Winston Churchill's historical record, the so-called "culture wars," and Britain's challenging confrontation with its imperial past. Through his comprehensive analysis, the book reconsiders what it means to be a "patriot" in Britain, challenging prevailing narratives and offering fresh perspectives on the nation's complex historical trajectory.

The re-examination of Britain's imperialist past in recent years has led to significant changes in how its citizens understand, study, and scrutinize its history.


In his book, Britain's Contested History, renowned historian Bernard Porter delves into the most contentious aspects of British history, spanning from 1800 to the present day. Porter examines critical issues such as Brexit, the recent reevaluations of Winston Churchill's historical record, the so-called "culture wars," and Britain's challenging confrontation with its imperial past. Through his comprehensive analysis, the book reconsiders what it means to be a "patriot" in Britain, challenging prevailing narratives and offering fresh perspectives on the nation's complex historical trajectory.

The re-examination of Britain's imperialist past in recent years has led to significant changes in how its citizens understand, study, and scrutinize its history.


In his book, Britain's Contested History, renowned historian Bernard Porter delves into the most contentious aspects of British history, spanning from 1800 to the present day. Porter examines critical issues such as Brexit, the recent reevaluations of Winston Churchill's historical record, the so-called "culture wars," and Britain's challenging confrontation with its imperial past. Through his comprehensive analysis, the book reconsiders what it means to be a "patriot" in Britain, challenging prevailing narratives and offering fresh perspectives on the nation's complex historical trajectory.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 241 x 161 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350296381

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