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Discovery of England

Jonathan Bate explores how the flowering of culture that took place under Elizabeth I has shaped our image of England.

Radio 4,3 episodes

Episodes

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The Discovery of England's Past
The true story of the book that inspired the greatest Elizabethan history plays.
27 Mar 2003,30 mins
The Discovery of the English Land
Jonathan Bate maps the influence of 16th-century cartography on the English countryside.
03 Apr 2003,30 mins
The Discovery of the Island of England
Jonathan Bate examines how a distinct Isle of England found its place on the world map.
10 Apr 2003,30 mins