Nationalism and Its Historical Context

Nationalism is virtually impossible not to identify oneself with a nation-state, and yet nationalism is historically a modern phenomenon.

Scope and Content of the Reader

This reader of classic texts draws on authors spanning a chronological period and from a variety of European countries - including John Stuart Mill and Otto Bauer - to explore the theme of nationalism in Europe.

Purpose and Use

It provides texts long enough for the undergraduate student to study critically, and makes available the central building blocks for theoretical discussion.