Routledge - National Identity in Great Britain and British North America

Explore the evolving landscape of nineteenth-century print culture with this scholarly work from Routledge. Authors Linda E. Connors and Mary Lu MacDonald examine how periodicals in the United Kingdom and British North America helped define and promote concepts of national identity between 1815 and 1851. Following the Napoleonic wars, the rise of print media changed how people perceived the world. This book explains how periodicals gave readers access to new cultures and places, expanding their awareness of life beyond their immediate surroundings. At the same time, these publications provided specific messages regarding what it meant to be British. By looking at a wide range of period publications, the authors provide a deep look into the political and social importance of reading during this era. This text is an essential resource for students and historians interested in social and cultural history, the history of media, and the development of British identity in the nineteenth century.