The Dynamics of nationalism : reading in its meaning and development / edited by Louis L. Snyder

Nationalism Emerged in eighteenth-century Western Europe, spread throughout the Continent in the nineteenth century, and in the
twentieth century penetrated into the Near and Middle East, Africa, and Asia. As an emotion, sentiment, or concept, it has become one of the most important factors in our daily lives. For the student of modern history, an understanding of nationalism and its implications is fundamental.

The purpose of this book is to present an introduction to nationalism in the form of readings and commentary on the meaning of nationalism, its characteristics, its historical growth in various countries and areas of the world, and its influence in modern life. The theme is to show how nationalism, like religion, can be present in many varied forms. The selections for each individual country and area are designed to demonstrate the peculiar characteristics of nationalism in each country or area. I should like to express my thanks to Professor Richard M. Brace of Northwestern University, who has been familiar with the project from its
beginning and who has contributed some valuable suggestions. As always, I am most grateful to my good colleague and friend, Hans Kohn, outstanding world authority on nationalism, for his continuous interest, encouragement, and excellent recommendations. Mr. Marvin Goldwert suggested several pieces for the Latin-American section. Above all, in the planning, compilation and organization of this volume I am deeply indebted to the stimulation of my students. Because of its importance nationalism has been stressed in virtually all my classes, including the undergraduate Survey of Modern European Civilization; undergraduate elective courses on Europe in the Twentieth Century and Nationalism in the Modern World; a graduate class at The City University on Nationalism and International Relations; and graduate courses on Nationalism at other institutions.