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Fantastic Kingdom
A Stranger's Notes on a Contrary Country
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Helene von Bismarck's Fantastic Kingdom is a compact collection of essays examining the United Kingdom from the standpoint of an engaged foreign historian.
The book connects domestic issues—national identity, religion, immigration, the monarchy, devolution and the civil service—with Britain's international role and geopolitical challenges.
Von Bismarck blends historical context, personal observation and interviews across the UK to illuminate contradictions in British political culture and public life.
She argues for bridging domestic and foreign-policy debates to better understand events like Brexit and the pressures on British democracy.
The book offers a balanced, empathetic critique while also defending Britain's pluralism and global institutions.
The book connects domestic issues—national identity, religion, immigration, the monarchy, devolution and the civil service—with Britain's international role and geopolitical challenges.
Von Bismarck blends historical context, personal observation and interviews across the UK to illuminate contradictions in British political culture and public life.
She argues for bridging domestic and foreign-policy debates to better understand events like Brexit and the pressures on British democracy.
The book offers a balanced, empathetic critique while also defending Britain's pluralism and global institutions.
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Fantastic Kingdom: Dr Helene von Bismarck on her latest book, and Britain
