Geographies of the Romantic North [electronic resource] : Science, Antiquarianism, and Travel, 1790–1830 /
Byrne, A.author.
This book examines British scientific and antiquarian travels in the "North," circa 1790–1830. British perceptions, representations and imaginings of the North are considered part of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century processes of British self-fashioning as a Northern nation, and key in unifying the expanding North Atlantic empire.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book examines British scientific and antiquarian travels in the "North," circa 1790–1830. British perceptions, representations and imaginings of the North are considered part of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century processes of British self-fashioning as a Northern nation, and key in unifying the expanding North Atlantic empire.
Great Britain—History.
Civilization—History.
Social history.
Europe—History.
History, Modern.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Cultural History.
Social History.
European History.
Modern History.