Nationalism and the Emergence of the Modern State

Nationalism and the Emergence of the Modern State

From Hegel to Hamas What are the fundamental features of nationalism? Individual lives Loyalty to the depend on the fate of nation-state the national body!! Living and active corporate will Attachment to local traditions ANYTHING ELSE? ? Justifies authority of the state A state of mind

From Hegel to Hamas How has the definition of nationalism changed over time? “Substantial unity is an absolute unmoved end in itself, in which freedom comes into its supreme right. On the other hand this final end has supreme right against the individual, whose supreme duty is to be a member of the state. ” 1830 s GWF Hegel “Hamas responds to all questions related to the life of the citizens -- not only in case of confrontation but also in the political, economic, social, health, and internal-relations fields. This movement has proved that it is one organic unit. ” 2006 WHERE IS NATIONALISM HEADED? ? Mahmud al-Zahar

I’ve tasted freedom, and I want more! Why did a growing sense of nationalism develop among European peoples in the 19 th century?

The Congress of Vienna re-establishes monarchies WHAT ELSE? ? The Enlightenment introduces free thinking The French Revolution & Napoleonic Wars The Industrial Revolution ravage Europe aids in the rise of the middle class

I’ve tasted freedom, and I want more! How did nationalism influence the development of new nations in 19 th century Europe? Europe - 1815 Europe - 1914

1831 – Belgium! 1871 – Germany! 1878 – Serbia? ? 1861 – Italy! 1821 – Greece!

Why would it benefit an area to unify? What potential problems might a territory encounter during unification?

Il Risorgimento What are the major events and who are the key leaders associated with Italian unification? Camillo di Cavour Giuseppe Garibaldi Giuseppe Mazzini “The Brain” “The Sword” “The Heart”

Il Risorgimento + + Italia! But was it really that simple? ? =

Giuseppe Mazzini: Duties of Man (1840) “In laboring according to true principles for our country we are laboring for humanity; our country is the fulcrum of the lever which we have to wield for the common good. If we give up this fulcrum, we run the risk of becoming useless to our country and to humanity. Before associating ourselves with the Nations which compose humanity, we must exist as a Nation. ” How does Mazzini’s writing embody a) socialism? b) utilitarianism? c) Enlightenment thinking? d) nationalism?

Volksgeist: German Unification What are the major events and who are the key leaders associated with German unification? Chancellor Otto von Bismarck Franco-Prussian War Battle of Mars-la-Tour 1870 King Wilhelm I

Volksgeist: German Unification 1871 Proclamation of the German Empire Click here to view the text. The Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles January 18, 1871

Volksgeist: German Unification King Wilhelm I & Otto von Bismarck: Who wears the pants? I’m King of the World! Wait, uh, chancellor? Now I’m really confused…