States, Nations and Nationalism

The first general history of the evolution of European states and nations from medieval times to the present.

Preface. Series Editor's Preface. Part I: States:. 1. The Advent of the Modern State. 2. Christianity and Reasons of State. 3. Leviathan. 4. The Constitutional State and the Rule of Law. Part II: Nations:. 5. The 'Nation' is not just any Nation. 6. Nation States and National Cultures. 7. The Pivotal Period. 8. The Invention of the 'Folk Nation'. 9. The Folk Nations in Reality. Part III: Nation States:. 10. The Revolutionary Nation State (1815-1871). 11. The Imperial Nation State (1871-1914). 12. The Total Nation State (1914-1945). Part IV: Nations, States and Europe:. 13. Nations, States and Europe. Notes. Bibliography. Index of Names.