HSY2601
Assignment 03 Semester 2 2024
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Due date: 2024
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Introduction
The 19th century was a period of profound transformation in Europe and other parts of
the world, marked by the rise of modern nation-states and the intensification of
nationalism. This era saw the emergence of centralized states that sought to exert greater
control over their territories and populations, often invoking nationalist ideologies to
legitimize their authority. Nationalism, as both an ideology and a political tool, played a
crucial role in shaping the modern nation-state by fostering a sense of collective identity
among diverse populations. This essay will analyze the relationship between the modern
nation-state and nationalism in the 19th century, exploring how the two phenomena were
intertwined and how they influenced each other. The essay will draw on the concepts of
primordialism and modernism to explain the rise of nationalism, examine the role of
nationalism in consolidating state power, and consider the contradictory dynamics that
arose from the interplay between nationalism and the modern state.
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