This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Margaret MacMillan, Professor of History at the University of Toronto and emeritus Professor of International History and the former warden of St Antony’s College at the University of Oxford. This wide-ranging conversation examines Margaret MacMillan's rextensive research on patriotism and nationalism, which are essential themes of her lifelong work on 19th and 20th history.

This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Perpetual Revisionism, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:

1. The Historical Enterprise - Investigating the subtleties


2. Historical Value - Reevaluating the present and connecting with the past


3. Pride and Prejudice - Patriotism vs. nationalism


4. Professional Insights - An insider’s view


5. Living Historically - Following your passion

About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series (100 books):

Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers, including 3 Nobel Laureates, but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research. Howard Burton holds a PhD in physics and an MA in philosophy, and was the Founding Director of Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.