Colin Kidd Libri

The exploration of the Scottish Enlightenment reveals how its intellectual advancements challenged and diminished nationalistic sentiments in Scotland. By analyzing key philosophical shifts and cultural changes, the book delves into the complexities of identity and the impact of Enlightenment thought on national cohesion. Through this lens, it offers a critical perspective on the interplay between enlightenment ideas and the evolution of Scottish nationalism.

A major survey of Scotland's dominant ideology over the past three centuries by one of its leading historians.

Focusing on the intersection of race and theology, this book explores how cultural interpretations of the Bible have shaped modern racial theories and prejudices. Colin Kidd analyzes the Protestant Atlantic world from 1600 to 2000, revealing that while the Bible itself is neutral regarding race, its interpreters have infused it with racial significance. The study delves into the theological anxieties underlying white supremacy during the age of empire and slavery, highlighting the influence of racialist ideas on emerging religious movements.

Focusing on the role of ethnicity in political discourse during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, this book explores its implications before the rise of modern racial and nationalist ideologies. It spans the political landscapes of England, Scotland, Ireland, and revolutionary America, while also drawing comparisons with European contexts. Additionally, it connects historical insights with contemporary discussions surrounding nationalism and identity, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of these concepts.

This book explores the intellectual contexts for Mr Casaubon, a central character in George Eliot's classic and much-loved novel Middlemarch.