Nationalism and economic development in modern Eurasia / Carl Mosk.

"This book advances a new theory of why nationalism emerged in the modern world. In particular it explains why nationalism and economic development are closely linked, and why warfare plays a crucial role in the spread of the nation-state system. It is based on qualitative and quantitative evid...

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Year of Publication:2013
Language:English
Series:Routledge explorations in economic history ; 62
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Physical Description:xxi, 298 p. :; ill.
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Summary:"This book advances a new theory of why nationalism emerged in the modern world. In particular it explains why nationalism and economic development are closely linked, and why warfare plays a crucial role in the spread of the nation-state system. It is based on qualitative and quantitative evidence over the period 1600 to 2000 for seven countries--Great Britain, France, Germany, Yugoslavia, the United States, Japan and China "--
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780415605182 (hardback)
9780203441589 (electronic bk.)
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Carl Mosk.