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“A British imperium enabled Scots to feel themselves peers of the Ebglish in a way still denied them in an island kingdom. The language bears that out very clearly. The English and the foreign are still all too inclined to refer to the island of Great Britain as 'England'. But at no time have they ever customarily referred to an English empire.”

Quote by Linda Colley

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Linda Colley is a prominent historian specializing in British history, with a particular focus on the history of the British Empire. Born on September 13, 1949, she has made significant contributions to the field with her insightful analyses and scholarly writings. more

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