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Explore the deep historical roots of nationalism with Kaspar Hirschi’s compelling study. Priced at 1310.00 RUR, this detailed work reexamines how European nations formed, tracing nationalism’s origins not to modernity but to the unintended consequences of Roman imperialism during the Middle Ages.
Drawing on extensive research of written and visual sources from Antiquity through the early modern period, Hirschi argues that the first nationalists were Renaissance humanists. He analyzes their public roles and ambitions, revealing a complex tension between their self-perception and political function. By turning to ancient models, these thinkers created serious contradictions that shaped political thought.
This book demonstrates that understanding the development of politics, science, and art in pre-modern Europe is essential to grasping nationalism’s global power today. Hirschi offers a fresh perspective on political science history, showing how nationalism evolved as an inevitable legacy of medieval empires. A thought-provoking read for fans of European history and political theory.
