Bc. Monika Pospíšilová

Bachelor's thesis

English Historical Buildings as Symbols of National Identity

English Historical Buildings as Symbols of National Identity
Abstract:
Tato práce se snaží zdůraznit význam anglických historických budov pro národ. Zabývá se pojmy jako "národ", "národní identita" a "vlastenectví", na základě kterých obhajuje názor, že jsou historické budovy považovány za symbol národa a národní identity. Tato myšlenka je založena především na na historii národa a na tom, že jsou historické budovy stálým svědectvím o minulosti národa a viditelnou památkou …more
Abstract:
This thesis tries to elaborate on significance of English historical building for the English nation. It deals with definitions and concepts of the terms ‘nation’, ‘national identity’ and ‘nationalism; and tries to bring reason for the statement that historical buildings should be perceived as symbols of national identity. This statement is based mainly on the shared historical experience related to …more
 

Keywords

architecture Buckingham Palace Canterbury Cathedral historical buildings Houses of Parliament identity nation national identity nationalism monarchy religion St. Paul’s Cathedral Tower of London Westminster Abbey Windsor Castle
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 30. 11. 2009
Identifier: https://is.muni.cz/th/t8mvu/

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 12. 2. 2010
  • Supervisor: PhDr. Lidia Kyzlinková, CSc.

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Philology / English Language and Literature

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