Explores the formation of the British state and national identity from 1603-1820 by examining the definitions of sovereignty and allegiance presented in treason trials. The king's person remained central to national identity and the state until republican challenges forced prosecutors in treason trials to innovate and redefine sovereign authority.
| ISBN: | 9780333920343 |
| Publication date: | 4th May 2001 |
| Author: | Lisa Steffen |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan an imprint of Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 264 pages |
| Series: | Studies in Modern History |
| Genres: |
Political science and theory Social and cultural history Methods, theory and philosophy of law European history History |
Explores the formation of the British state and national identity from 1603-1820 by examining the definitions of sovereignty and allegiance presented in treason trials. The king's person remained central to national identity and the state until republican challenges forced prosecutors in treason trials to innovate and redefine sovereign authority.
Defining a British State features in the following genres: Political science and theory, Social and cultural history, Methods, theory and philosophy of law, European history, History
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Defining a British State was written by Lisa Steffen and published by Palgrave Macmillan an imprint of Palgrave Macmillan UK
Defining a British State has 264 pages
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