"States that have experienced revolutions or have acquired their independence from empires - such as the U.S. or Australia - tend to celebrate their constitutional documents and put them on show in special galleries so that every citizen can become familiar with them. In the U.K., this is not properly done."
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Linda Colley is a distinguished British historian renowned for her groundbreaking studies on British history, identity, and empire. Born on December 6, 1949, she has significantly shaped the understanding of how national narratives are constructed, particularly in her seminal works such as "Britons: Forging the Nation, 1707-1837." A professor at Princeton University, Colley’s scholarship not only illuminates the complexities of British history but also invites reflection on contemporary issues of national identity and multiculturalism, leaving a profound legacy in historical discourse.
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"Thanksgiving is America's favourite holiday, and a brilliant piece of personal as well as patriotic calendrical invention."
Linda Colley
"Never fly to the U.S. the day before Thanksgiving or the weekend after because every airport is guaranteed to be crammed to bursting with people in transit to, or from, their home town."
Linda Colley
"In both British and American history, fervent imperialism has always coexisted with bouts of fierce isolationism."
Linda Colley