Nationalism & Socialism: Marxist And Labor Theories Of Nationalism To 1917
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At the crossroads of two of the most powerful ideological forces of the modern era, Nationalism & Socialism presents a rigorous and penetrating examination of how Marxist and labor movements grappled with the rise of nationalist sentiment in the century leading up to 1917. Horace B. Davis chronicles the intellectual and political tensions between socialist internationalism and the growing demands of national self-determination, tracing the arguments of key thinkers — from Marx and Engels through to Lenin and Rosa Luxemburg — as they struggled to reconcile class solidarity with the realities of national identity. Davis writes with scholarly precision and analytical clarity, situating these theoretical debates within the broader sweep of European political history. The work argues that the contradictions left unresolved by socialist theory on the national question were not merely academic — they shaped the very trajectory of revolutionary politics. For readers interested in the ideological foundations of the twentieth century's most transformative movements, this volume remains an indispensable and thought-provoking study that resonates well beyond its historical moment.
Author: Horace B. Davis
Format: Hardback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: worn/faded, chipping and tears but still structural (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
At the crossroads of two of the most powerful ideological forces of the modern era, Nationalism & Socialism presents a rigorous and penetrating examination of how Marxist and labor movements grappled with the rise of nationalist sentiment in the century leading up to 1917. Horace B. Davis chronicles the intellectual and political tensions between socialist internationalism and the growing demands of national self-determination, tracing the arguments of key thinkers — from Marx and Engels through to Lenin and Rosa Luxemburg — as they struggled to reconcile class solidarity with the realities of national identity. Davis writes with scholarly precision and analytical clarity, situating these theoretical debates within the broader sweep of European political history. The work argues that the contradictions left unresolved by socialist theory on the national question were not merely academic — they shaped the very trajectory of revolutionary politics. For readers interested in the ideological foundations of the twentieth century's most transformative movements, this volume remains an indispensable and thought-provoking study that resonates well beyond its historical moment.