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The increasing readership of newspapers played a pivotal role in defining a cohesive British national identity. This thesis examines the emergence of Britishness within a specific monthly periodical, the Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure (1747-1814). As implied by its title, the Universal Magazine sought to cover a diverse array of topics in its articles, making its contribution to fostering a sense of national unity indispensable. In line with the notion of a gradual emergence of national identity in Great Britain, this thesis investigates the role of print culture in shaping Britishness. Emphasizing themes concerning the relationship between Great Britain and other national identities, including internal divisions within the British Isles, the study explores how cultural and political developments influenced conceptions of British identity and national and international politics. Thus, the thesis aligns with the concept of a national identity forged in response to 18th-century events in Europe and North America. Using the Universal Magazine as a primary source, this study analyzes a selection of articles relevant to the aforementioned themes. This selection was curated following a preliminary process of cataloguing and indexing all articles published in the magazine during its existence (1747-1814), given the absence of prior studies on this specific periodical. Ultimately, the thesis aims to provide insights into the themes and political inclinations of the Universal Magazine. In line with the perspectives of scholars such as L. Colley and B. Anderson, who advocate for the national press as a unifying force, this thesis offers a conceptual framework for understanding the connections between Great Britain and continental Enlightenment culture. 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In line with the notion of a gradual emergence of national identity in Great Britain, this thesis investigates the role of print culture in shaping Britishness. Emphasizing themes concerning the relationship between Great Britain and other national identities, including internal divisions within the British Isles, the study explores how cultural and political developments influenced conceptions of British identity and national and international politics. Thus, the thesis aligns with the concept of a national identity forged in response to 18th-century events in Europe and North America. Using the Universal Magazine as a primary source, this study analyzes a selection of articles relevant to the aforementioned themes. This selection was curated following a preliminary process of cataloguing and indexing all articles published in the magazine during its existence (1747-1814), given the absence of prior studies on this specific periodical. Ultimately, the thesis aims to provide insights into the themes and political inclinations of the Universal Magazine. In line with the perspectives of scholars such as L. Colley and B. Anderson, who advocate for the national press as a unifying force, this thesis offers a conceptual framework for understanding the connections between Great Britain and continental Enlightenment culture. 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In Great Britain, this process encountered challenges in reconciling three distinct regional identities: Scotland, Ireland, and England retained separate identities characterized by distinct customs, histories, and traditions. Consequently, efforts to cultivate a shared sense of Britishness turned to the English periodical press. The increasing readership of newspapers played a pivotal role in defining a cohesive British national identity. This thesis examines the emergence of Britishness within a specific monthly periodical, the Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure (1747-1814). As implied by its title, the Universal Magazine sought to cover a diverse array of topics in its articles, making its contribution to fostering a sense of national unity indispensable. In line with the notion of a gradual emergence of national identity in Great Britain, this thesis investigates the role of print culture in shaping Britishness. Emphasizing themes concerning the relationship between Great Britain and other national identities, including internal divisions within the British Isles, the study explores how cultural and political developments influenced conceptions of British identity and national and international politics. Thus, the thesis aligns with the concept of a national identity forged in response to 18th-century events in Europe and North America. Using the Universal Magazine as a primary source, this study analyzes a selection of articles relevant to the aforementioned themes. This selection was curated following a preliminary process of cataloguing and indexing all articles published in the magazine during its existence (1747-1814), given the absence of prior studies on this specific periodical. Ultimately, the thesis aims to provide insights into the themes and political inclinations of the Universal Magazine. In line with the perspectives of scholars such as L. Colley and B. Anderson, who advocate for the national press as a unifying force, this thesis offers a conceptual framework for understanding the connections between Great Britain and continental Enlightenment culture. It demonstrates how this intersection influenced the formation of Britishness.","Il XVIII secolo vide una significativa evoluzione delle identità nazionali in tutto il continente europeo. In ambito britannico, questo processo ha dovuto scontrarsi con l’esistenza tre distinte identità regionali: Scozia, Irlanda e Inghilterra hanno mantenuto una propria unicità culturale, caratterizzata da miti storici, credenze e percorsi religioso-culturali distinti. Di conseguenza, gli sforzi per coltivare un senso condiviso di britannicità si sono rivolti alla stampa periodica inglese, in accordo con la crescente importanza che tale mezzo aveva guadagnato tra la fine del XVII secolo e l’inizio del XVIII. Il crescente numero di lettori dei periodici londinesi ha svolto un ruolo fondamentale nella definizione di un’identità nazionale britannica coesa. Questa tesi esamina l'emergere della Britishness all'interno di uno specifico periodico mensile, lo Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure (1747-1814). Come suggerisce il titolo, lo Universal Magazine ha cercato di trattare nei suoi articoli una vasta gamma di argomenti, rendendo indispensabile il suo contributo alla promozione di un senso di unità nazionale. In linea con l’idea dell’emergere graduale di un’identità nazionale in Gran Bretagna, questa tesi vuole indagare il ruolo della cultura della stampa nel plasmare la Britishness. Esaminando gli articoli riguardanti il rapporto tra la Gran Bretagna e altre identità nazionali, comprese le identità regionali di Scozia, Irlanda e Inghilterra, lo studio esplora come gli sviluppi culturali e politici del lungo Settecento abbiano influenzato le concezioni dell'identità britannica e della politica nazionale e internazionale. Pertanto, la tesi ricerca il concetto di identità nazionale come forgiata in risposta agli eventi del XVIII secolo in Europa e Nord America. Utilizzando lo Universal Magazine come fonte primaria, questo studio analizza una selezione di articoli pertinenti ai temi sopra menzionati. Questa selezione è stata curata a seguito di un processo di catalogazione e indicizzazione di tutti gli articoli pubblicati sulla rivista nel corso della sua esistenza (1747-1814), data l'assenza di studi su questo specifico periodico. Di conseguenza, la tesi si propone di fornire approfondimenti sui temi e sulle inclinazioni politiche dello Universal Magazine. In linea con le prospettive di studiosi come L. Colley e B. Anderson, che sostengono la stampa nazionale come fattore culturalmente unificante, questa tesi offre un quadro concettuale per comprendere le connessioni tra la Gran Bretagna e la cultura illuminista continentale, dimostrando come questa intersezione abbia influenzato la formazione della britannicità.","Im 18. Jahrhundert kam es auf dem gesamten europäischen Kontinent zu einer bedeutenden Entwicklung nationaler Identitäten. In Großbritannien stieß dieser Prozess auf die Herausforderung, drei unterschiedliche regionale Identitäten in Einklang zu bringen: Schottland, Irland und England behielten getrennte Identitäten bei, die durch unterschiedliche Bräuche, Geschichten und Traditionen gekennzeichnet waren. Folglich wandten sich die Bemühungen, ein gemeinsames Gefühl der britischen Identität zu kultivieren, der englischen Zeitschriftenpresse zu. Die zunehmende Leserschaft von Zeitungen spielte eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Definition einer kohärenten britischen Nationalidentität. Diese Arbeit untersucht die Entstehung des Britentums innerhalb einer bestimmten Monatszeitschrift, dem Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure (1747-1814). Wie der Titel schon andeutet, wollte das Universal Magazine in seinen Artikeln ein vielfältiges Themenspektrum abdecken und leistete damit einen unverzichtbaren Beitrag zur Förderung des Gefühls der nationalen Einheit. Im Einklang mit der Vorstellung einer allmählichen Entstehung nationaler Identität in Großbritannien untersucht diese Arbeit die Rolle der Druckkultur bei der Gestaltung des Britentums. Die Studie konzentriert sich auf Themen im Zusammenhang mit der Beziehung zwischen Großbritannien und anderen nationalen Identitäten, einschließlich interner Spaltungen innerhalb der britischen Inseln, und untersucht, wie kulturelle und politische Entwicklungen die Vorstellungen von britischer Identität sowie nationaler und internationaler Politik beeinflussten. Somit steht die These im Einklang mit dem Konzept einer nationalen Identität, die als Reaktion auf die Ereignisse des 18. Jahrhunderts in Europa und Nordamerika geschaffen wurde. Unter Verwendung des Universal Magazine als Primärquelle analysiert diese Studie eine Auswahl von Artikeln, die für die oben genannten Themen relevant sind. Diese Auswahl wurde nach einem vorläufigen Prozess der Katalogisierung und Indexierung aller in der Zeitschrift während ihres Bestehens (1747-1814) veröffentlichten Artikel zusammengestellt, da keine früheren Studien zu dieser speziellen Zeitschrift vorliegen. Letztlich soll die Arbeit Einblicke in die Themen und politischen Ausrichtungen des Universal Magazine geben. Im Einklang mit den Perspektiven von Wissenschaftlern wie L. Colley und B. Anderson, die sich für die nationale Presse als vereinende Kraft einsetzen, bietet diese Arbeit einen konzeptionellen Rahmen für das Verständnis der Verbindungen zwischen Großbritannien und der kontinentalen Aufklärungskultur. Es zeigt, wie diese Schnittstelle die Entstehung des Britischen Wesens beeinflusste."]},{"key":"dc:title","label":"Title","values":["Imagining Great Britain, Europe and the Colonies in the Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure (1747-1814). An Enquiry into the foundation of Britishness"]}]}],"canonical_facts":{"dc:contributor":["Ferro, Gaia","Stewart, Dominic"],"dc:creator":["Ferro, Gaia"],"dc:date":["2024-06-28"],"dc:description":["The 18th century witnessed a significant evolution of national identities across the European continent. 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Il crescente numero di lettori dei periodici londinesi ha svolto un ruolo fondamentale nella definizione di un’identità nazionale britannica coesa. Questa tesi esamina l'emergere della Britishness all'interno di uno specifico periodico mensile, lo Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure (1747-1814). Come suggerisce il titolo, lo Universal Magazine ha cercato di trattare nei suoi articoli una vasta gamma di argomenti, rendendo indispensabile il suo contributo alla promozione di un senso di unità nazionale. In linea con l’idea dell’emergere graduale di un’identità nazionale in Gran Bretagna, questa tesi vuole indagare il ruolo della cultura della stampa nel plasmare la Britishness. Esaminando gli articoli riguardanti il rapporto tra la Gran Bretagna e altre identità nazionali, comprese le identità regionali di Scozia, Irlanda e Inghilterra, lo studio esplora come gli sviluppi culturali e politici del lungo Settecento abbiano influenzato le concezioni dell'identità britannica e della politica nazionale e internazionale. Pertanto, la tesi ricerca il concetto di identità nazionale come forgiata in risposta agli eventi del XVIII secolo in Europa e Nord America. Utilizzando lo Universal Magazine come fonte primaria, questo studio analizza una selezione di articoli pertinenti ai temi sopra menzionati. Questa selezione è stata curata a seguito di un processo di catalogazione e indicizzazione di tutti gli articoli pubblicati sulla rivista nel corso della sua esistenza (1747-1814), data l'assenza di studi su questo specifico periodico. Di conseguenza, la tesi si propone di fornire approfondimenti sui temi e sulle inclinazioni politiche dello Universal Magazine. In linea con le prospettive di studiosi come L. Colley e B. Anderson, che sostengono la stampa nazionale come fattore culturalmente unificante, questa tesi offre un quadro concettuale per comprendere le connessioni tra la Gran Bretagna e la cultura illuminista continentale, dimostrando come questa intersezione abbia influenzato la formazione della britannicità.","Im 18. Jahrhundert kam es auf dem gesamten europäischen Kontinent zu einer bedeutenden Entwicklung nationaler Identitäten. In Großbritannien stieß dieser Prozess auf die Herausforderung, drei unterschiedliche regionale Identitäten in Einklang zu bringen: Schottland, Irland und England behielten getrennte Identitäten bei, die durch unterschiedliche Bräuche, Geschichten und Traditionen gekennzeichnet waren. Folglich wandten sich die Bemühungen, ein gemeinsames Gefühl der britischen Identität zu kultivieren, der englischen Zeitschriftenpresse zu. Die zunehmende Leserschaft von Zeitungen spielte eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Definition einer kohärenten britischen Nationalidentität. Diese Arbeit untersucht die Entstehung des Britentums innerhalb einer bestimmten Monatszeitschrift, dem Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure (1747-1814). Wie der Titel schon andeutet, wollte das Universal Magazine in seinen Artikeln ein vielfältiges Themenspektrum abdecken und leistete damit einen unverzichtbaren Beitrag zur Förderung des Gefühls der nationalen Einheit. Im Einklang mit der Vorstellung einer allmählichen Entstehung nationaler Identität in Großbritannien untersucht diese Arbeit die Rolle der Druckkultur bei der Gestaltung des Britentums. Die Studie konzentriert sich auf Themen im Zusammenhang mit der Beziehung zwischen Großbritannien und anderen nationalen Identitäten, einschließlich interner Spaltungen innerhalb der britischen Inseln, und untersucht, wie kulturelle und politische Entwicklungen die Vorstellungen von britischer Identität sowie nationaler und internationaler Politik beeinflussten. Somit steht die These im Einklang mit dem Konzept einer nationalen Identität, die als Reaktion auf die Ereignisse des 18. Jahrhunderts in Europa und Nordamerika geschaffen wurde. Unter Verwendung des Universal Magazine als Primärquelle analysiert diese Studie eine Auswahl von Artikeln, die für die oben genannten Themen relevant sind. Diese Auswahl wurde nach einem vorläufigen Prozess der Katalogisierung und Indexierung aller in der Zeitschrift während ihres Bestehens (1747-1814) veröffentlichten Artikel zusammengestellt, da keine früheren Studien zu dieser speziellen Zeitschrift vorliegen. 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