{"product_id":"democratising-history-laura-carter-9781915249890","title":"Democratising History: Modern British History Inside and Out","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn exploration of the intersections of politics and public engagement, Democratising History reveals how history itself has been shaped by democratic forces.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDemocratising History\u003c\/i\u003e inspects how democracy has reshaped modern Britain and how its history is taught, providing a new perspective on the evolving relationship between historical scholarship and education. Collectively, this volume responds to the scholarly and professional contributions of Peter Mandler, whose sensitive readings of cultural discourses and their social reach have inspired a generation of modern British historians. Through nine research-led chapters, the book explores the development of democratic ideals from the early nineteenth century to the present, addressing themes such as empire and culture. These historical investigations are interwoven with six stimulating interludes that critically assess the state of UK higher education and the professional field of modern British history, elucidating the shifting forces shaping historical research and policy today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The authors examine in detail how democratic ideals have shaped British society in both expected and surprising ways--whether through museum collections, the art world, mass observation, or the study of race relations. Integrating historical analysis with reflections on contemporary academic practice, this work subverts traditional narratives and opens new avenues for understanding Britain's past and its implications for the present. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laura Carter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1915249899\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781915249890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of London Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Laura Carter","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46927919120639,"sku":"9781915249890","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ed2abee2-c572-4caa-be73-fa3132428b8d.jpg?v=1749373376","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/democratising-history-laura-carter-9781915249890","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}