The Enchanted Glass: Britain and Its Monarchy

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The Enchanted Glass: Britain and Its Monarchy Nairn, Tom Summary In this acclaimed study of British statehood, identity and culture, Tom Nairn deftly dispels the conviction that th e Royal Family is nothing more than an amusing relic of feudalism or a mere tourist attraction. In this acclaimed study of British statehood, identity and culture, Tom Nairn deftly dispels the conviction that the Royal Family is nothing more than an amusing relic of feudalism or a mere tourist attraction. Instead, he argues that the monarchy is both apex and essence of the British state, the symbol of a national backwardness. In this fully updated edition, Nairn’s powerful and bitterly comic prose lays bare Britain’s peculiar, pseudo-modern, national identity—which remains stubbornly fixated on the Crown and its constitutional framework, the “parliamentary sovereignty” of Westminster. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 440 pages · Paperback By Nairn, Tom Details ISBN: 9781844677757 Author: Nairn, Tom Format: Paperback Pages: 440 Language: English Publication date: 7 November 2011 Condition: New Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews) About the authors Nairn, Tom and Tom Nairn · Publisher: Verso Books More about this book Reviews Average rating: 5.00/5 · 1 review Show more