The Cultural Foundations of Nations - Hierarchy, Covenant and Republic (Paperback)

This major new work by Professor Anthony D. Smith challenges the notion of nationalism as a product of modernity.* Major new work by a leading historical sociologist* Challenges the prevailing idea of nationalism as a product of modernity* Demonstrates that different political forms of community and collective identity from pre-modern times have contributed to the formation and character of nations* Analyzes the chronology and nature of nations, from the ancient world, to the European Middle Ages, the early modern, and the modern eras* Discusses alternative destinies facing modern nations today