Routledge - The Politics of National Character Book

Explore the complex ideological landscapes of interwar East Central Europe with this academic study from Routledge. The Politics of National Character provides a comparative analysis of how national specificity was constructed in Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary. By examining the growing focus on national essence, this work helps readers understand the radicalization of nationalism during this period. Author Trencsenyi offers a detailed contextual analysis of the symbolic resources and ideological references used to build these political discourses. The text examines how shifts in notions of historicity and temporality influenced political thought. This book is an essential resource for those studying the historical development of national identities and the political shifts that shaped the region during the interwar years.