The Rise of Nationalism
How the concept of the "Nation-State" unified some regions while destabilizing empires.
Key Questions
- 1Is nationalism a unifying or a divisive force?
- 2How did the unification of Germany and Italy change the European balance of power?
- 3What is the difference between civic and ethnic nationalism?
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