“analytically
rigorous and concisely written … the authors’ vigorous analysis of Cornishness,
and the peculiar situation of Cornwall as a historic nation with both the
British and English state, is compelling and convincing … an important text for
all who are interested in the history of … historic European nations”
Journal of Twentieth Century British History
“a
timely and significant contribution to our understanding of the political
diversity of the modern British State”
Philip Payton Emeritus Professor of Cornish Studies, Exeter University
“of
interest to both scholars of British history and of nationalism … an accessible
and entertaining account of the fluctuating fortunes of Cornwall’s oldest
political nationalist group … the best available study of Cornish nationalism”
Journal of Contemporary European Studies
“will
fill a much-needed place on the shelves of every Cornish bookshop and library
and also be of great interest to students of European regionalist and
nationalist movements”
Dr Ronald Perry, former Head of Business Studies, Cornwall College
“fascinating
and detailed … definitive … a valuable addition to the growing literature on
European sub-state nationalist movements”
Cornish Studies
“enlightening
… refreshingly frank and candid”
Cornish World
“engaging,
inspiring and rousing”
Western Morning News
