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Nation and the Writing of History in China and Britain, 1880-1930

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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.

This book proposes that nationalism, rather than a political doctrine, is a way of making sense of the world which results from the combination of a set of definite assumptions. The work analyzes how each one of these premises was accepted and negotiated by literati, intellectuals, historians, and other scholars in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The results of this research showcase how the reception of the new nationalist worldview crucially affected images of the past, the present, and the future in both societies and decisively framed cultural, social, and political debate. In addition, they likewise evidence the fundamental role that historical narratives play in the crystallization of national identities.

This book is perfect for readers interested in China and Britain during this time period, but also to anyone attracted to new ways of conceiving nationalism and its role in our world.

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ISBN: 9781032208558
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Author: Asier H Aguirresarobe
Publisher: Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 220 pages
Series: Routledge Approaches to History
Genres: General and world history
Social and cultural history
Historiography
European history
Asian history
History and Archaeology