Routledge Germany, Europe and the Persistence of Nations Book

Explore the complex political and cultural forces of European integration with this Routledge Revival edition. Originally published in 1998, this work provides a documented account of the tensions involved in contemporary European history, with a specific focus on Germany during the transformative years of 1989-1996. This book offers a unique perspective by combining materials from various academic disciplines to examine how political boundaries and national identity function in a changing world. It investigates how conceptions of identity from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries continue to influence modern political structures. As Europe moves toward supranational integration, this text examines the relationship between national identity and nationalism. It is a valuable resource for students, historians, and researchers looking to understand the historical foundations of modern European politics and the persistent nature of the nation-state.