Nationalism and Nationalism - Century Frontier

Author: Eric Hobsbawm (English)
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book discusses the various manifestations and evolution of ethnicity and nationalism in European history over the past two centuries, focusing on their transformations and transitions rather than getting entangled in concepts and standards. The author uses the study of nationalism to illustrate the complexity of ethnic issues. Modern European history is a history of reconfiguring borders due to the rise of nationalism, and various ethnic and nationalist consciousness also influenced surrounding regions and colonies. Therefore, the development and evolution of ethnicity and nationalism form the main theme of this period. This book is highly valuable for understanding the global evolution of ethnicity and nationalism.
The Century Humanitas Series encompasses five sub-series: "The Century Library," "The Century Frontier," "Miniature Classics," "University Classics," and "Open Humanities." Each series is distinct yet complementary. "Clarifying the context of Western thought and renewing the academic tradition of China" serves as the editorial principle of "The Century Library." The library is divided into two major book series: the Chinese Studies series, which began in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic era, comprehensivelys academic works since modern China to provide a foundation for reflecting on the social and spiritual conditions of contemporary China; and the Western Studies series, which aims to systematically translate classic texts from ancient Greek and Roman times onward, showcasing the emergence and evolution of Western thought traditions and laying a solid textual basis for addressing core issues in modern China.
In parallel, "The Century Frontier" focuses on significant academic topics and new developments in global thought since World War II, showcasing recent achievements in various disciplines and the evolving directions of contemporary cultural trends. "Miniature Classics" collects classic works by renowned masters in distinctive styles, offering profound insights with engaging readability. This book discusses the various manifestations and evolution of ethnicity and nationalism in European history over the past two centuries. The author avoids getting entangled in concepts and standards of ethnicity and instead focuses on their transformations and transitions, using the study of nationalism to illustrate the complexity of ethnic issues. Modern European history is a history of reconfiguring borders due to the rise of nationalism, and various ethnic and nationalist consciousness also influenced surrounding regions and colonies. Therefore, the development and evolution of ethnicity and nationalism form the main theme of this period. This book is highly valuable for understanding the global evolution of ethnicity and nationalism.