Does anyone have links to good discussion about using anachronistic terminology within medieval studies? I’m being potentially challenged on using early medieval Ireland/Scotland/England but honestly any other terminology at this stage is too general for me. #MedievalTwitter
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Yes. My understanding, though, is that using 'Eire' when speaking English, instead of 'Ireland' has connotations of condescension because the term was used by the British to undermine Irish claims to the whole island
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Yes it does. It’s an interesting thing, that it happened that way.
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My point is, if I’m justifying England, I need to justify the other two and point out they are just as problematic.
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Indeed, although I'd argue Scotland is the most problematic of all (followed by Wales)
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