The Nation State & National Self-Determination
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible.
A landmark work in political theory and modern history, The Nation State and National Self-Determination presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of two of the most consequential concepts in international relations. Alfred Cobban argues that the principle of national self-determination, far from being a straightforward doctrine, is riddled with contradictions and has been wielded as much as a tool of power as a genuine expression of popular sovereignty. The work chronicles the historical evolution of the nation-state from the French Revolution through the upheavals of the twentieth century, illustrating how nationalist ideology reshaped borders, toppled empires, and redrew the political map of the world. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible clarity, it remains an essential text for anyone seeking to understand the forces that continue to drive conflict and political change on the global stage.
Author: Alfred Cobban
Format: Hardback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible.
A landmark work in political theory and modern history, The Nation State and National Self-Determination presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of two of the most consequential concepts in international relations. Alfred Cobban argues that the principle of national self-determination, far from being a straightforward doctrine, is riddled with contradictions and has been wielded as much as a tool of power as a genuine expression of popular sovereignty. The work chronicles the historical evolution of the nation-state from the French Revolution through the upheavals of the twentieth century, illustrating how nationalist ideology reshaped borders, toppled empires, and redrew the political map of the world. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible clarity, it remains an essential text for anyone seeking to understand the forces that continue to drive conflict and political change on the global stage.