British History

Victoria's Britain: One Queen, Four Nations

	Frank Biletz

Thursday, June 12, 6:00 pm
Speaker: Frank Biletz, Newberry Library Seminar Instructor

This talk will explore the varying images and perceptions of the British monarchy held by the English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh-the diverse peoples over whom Queen Victoria reigned. To what extent did the institution of the British monarchy, as embodied by one of its most imposing rulers, contribute to the establishment of a British identity that transcended distinctive national identities? Particular attention will be given to the cases of Ireland, where republicanism was especially inf luential, and Scotland, where the terms of the Act of Union had preserved distinctive Scottish institutions.

Admission is free. No reservation is required.

The Newberry Library gratefully acknowledges the National Endowment for the Humanities and Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Haffner for their generous support of public programming. Major funding is also provided by Richard and Barbara Franke, the MacLean-Fogg Family, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. McGhee, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McNally, and the McCormick Tribune Foundation.

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