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James I And British Identity: The Development Of A British Identity From 1542-1689, Zachary A. Bates
James I And British Identity: The Development Of A British Identity From 1542-1689, Zachary A. Bates
DISCOVERY: Georgia State Honors College Undergraduate Research Journal
The development of a British identity was an ongoing process during the seventeenth century. In this paper, I argue that the ascension of James to the English throne in 1603 would be integral to the establishing of a British identity in both England and Scotland. James, from 1604 to 1607, tried to create a political union between the two kingdoms but would ultimately fail due to English concerns (primarily in Parliament) about the "imperfect union" and the absence of any tradition to sustain a new kingdom. James would continue to style himself "King of Great Britain," a styling he established …
The Bbc And The Shaping Of British Identity From 1922 To 1945, Mallory Huard
The Bbc And The Shaping Of British Identity From 1922 To 1945, Mallory Huard
The Gettysburg Historical Journal
There are few institutions in British history that have had such a massive role in shaping the daily lives of British citizens as the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Although the BBC is only about eighty years old, an infant compared to an institution like the British monarchy, its contributions to national identity are practically unparalleled in the twentieth century. The scope of the Corporation in terms of its influence on British life is hard to imagine in a United States with multiple competing and politically-aimed networks. Robin Aitkin, a former BBC reporter and journalist says, “For many it is an …