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"This volume pinpoints the importance of history and its uses in the (re)formation of modern nations and national identities in a wide variety of countries, covering the five continents. It features contributions from some of the most prominent scholars in the field of nationalism such as Teren...

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Other Authors: Carvalho, Susana, 1979-, Gemenne, François, 1980-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.
Subjects:
Historiography.
National characteristics > Historiography.
Nationalism > Historiography.
History > Philosophy.
History > Methodology.
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Summary:"This volume pinpoints the importance of history and its uses in the (re)formation of modern nations and national identities in a wide variety of countries, covering the five continents. It features contributions from some of the most prominent scholars in the field of nationalism such as Terence Ranger, Robert Gildea, and John Breuilly"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xvi, 295 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780230218604 (hbk.)
0230218601 (hbk.)