How did Europeans represent each other in the Renaissance & Early Modern period? To what extent were discourses of geographical and cultural identity shaped by the political rhetoric and allegiances of the period? by the literary output? by scholarly correspondence? religiousby travel literature? by diplomatic reportage? by merchant writing? by developments in cartography? by civic displays? by music, iconography and the fine arts?

This conference will concentrate upon the textual and visual politics of linking European geography and identity in the Renaissance & Early Modern period. Proposals will be welcomed from academics, independent researchers and postgraduates which consider specific national, regional and/or civic identities in Europe in addition to those which focus upon the representation of the continent as a whole during the period.

Registration enquiries should be addressed to Dr Andrew Hiscock: email els042@bangor.ac.uk; fax +44 (0)1248 382102; post: "Mighty Europe" conference, Department of English, University of Wales Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG, United Kingdom.