The England delusion

<p>Throughout its history, England was regularly falling to foreign takeovers and perennially divided—it was a nation that never was. Author of <em>The Shortest History of England</em> James Hawes joins the <em>Prospect </em>Interview to discuss the chaotic, mixed history of England and the thorny question of English identity. James discusses English nationalism in the wake of the 2020 Euros, the enduring power of southern elites, and the great construct that is Great Britain.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can read James's essay here: <a href="https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/magazine/the-england-delusion-scotland-united-kingdom-history" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/magazine/the-england-delusion-scotland-united-kingdom-history</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>