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John Speed's work helped define the identity of which nation?

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Great Britain's national identity was shaped by John Speed's work. His maps and atlases, published in the 16th and 17th centuries, depicted England, Scotland, and Wales as a unified entity, distinct from continental Europe. Speed's maps emphasized the country's geography, history, and culture, fostering a sense of national pride and unity among the British people.
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