The Roots Of Identity: Three National Movements In Contemporary European Politics
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A compelling work in European politics and identity studies, The Roots of Identity examines three national movements that shaped the political landscape of contemporary Europe. Patricia Elton Mayo argues that the drive for national self-determination is deeply embedded in cultural, linguistic, and historical consciousness, illustrating this through detailed case studies of Welsh, Basque, and Breton nationalist movements. The subtitle — rendered on the cover in Welsh, Basque, and Breton — itself underscores the book's central thesis: that language and heritage are inseparable from political identity. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible prose, the work presents a nuanced analysis of how minority nations within larger European states pursue recognition and autonomy. It remains a significant contribution to the study of sub-state nationalism and the enduring tension between regional identity and centralised governance.
Author: Patricia Elton Mayo
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Allen Lane
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Wear and tear, some fading. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A compelling work in European politics and identity studies, The Roots of Identity examines three national movements that shaped the political landscape of contemporary Europe. Patricia Elton Mayo argues that the drive for national self-determination is deeply embedded in cultural, linguistic, and historical consciousness, illustrating this through detailed case studies of Welsh, Basque, and Breton nationalist movements. The subtitle — rendered on the cover in Welsh, Basque, and Breton — itself underscores the book's central thesis: that language and heritage are inseparable from political identity. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible prose, the work presents a nuanced analysis of how minority nations within larger European states pursue recognition and autonomy. It remains a significant contribution to the study of sub-state nationalism and the enduring tension between regional identity and centralised governance.