This major book by one of the great political and social historians of our time is a study of the force of nationalism, a force that continues to shake our world.

In this wide-ranging work, Caspar Hirschi offers new perspectives on the origins of nationalism and the formation of European nations.

This book will benefit students in world history and political science courses, as well as ethnic studies or peace and conflict studies courses that wish to provide some historical context.

This second edition has been updated in the light of those events, with a final chapter addressing the impact of the dramatic changes that have taken place.

A groundbreaking study of the foundations of nationalism, exposing its antiquity, strong links with ethnicity and roots in human nature.

With an introduction about the theories of nationalism and debates by two top theorists on each topic, this is a unique volume and an invaluable resource for students and scholars of nationalism, ethnicity and global conflict.

From the rise of states and empires to the present day, this book sheds new light on the explosive nature of ethnicity and nationalism, as well as on their more liberating and altruistic roles in forging identity and solidarity.

This book is an excellent, comprehensive account of the ways in which nations and nationhood have evolved over time.

This major new work by Professor Anthony D. Smith challenges the notion of nationalism as a product of modernity.

For all its shortcomings, Anthony Smith argues, the nation and its nationalism is likely to remain the only realistic and widespread popular ideal of community.