A History of Nationalism in the East

A History of Nationalism in the East, first published in 1929, brings together a mass of information previously scattered and partly unavailable, summarizing the general situation of the World War I era. It explores the development of the nationalist movement in Islam, India, Egypt, Turkey, Arabia, and Persia, and will be of interest to students of history, political science, international relations, and geography.

Format: Hardback
Length: 490 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1929, A History of Nationalism in the East is a captivating compilation that brings together a wealth of previously scattered and partly unavailable information. In his Introduction, Hans Kohn provides a comprehensive overview of the prevailing situation at the time. He highlights that the aftermath of World War I resulted in the formation of three distinct and, at times, mutually antagonistic communities of interest. The first of these was the continent of Europe, excluding Russia, which faced the pressing need to gradually dismantle national boundaries for political, financial, and economic reasons. The second community consisted of the Anglo-Saxon people, including the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. These nations were confronted with the challenge of dealing with Soviet Russia on one hand and the Oriental, the third, community of interests, on the other. Kohn offers insightful sketches of the development of nationalist movements in Islam, India, Egypt, Turkey, Arabia, and Persia, shedding light on the complex tapestry of regional identities and aspirations. It is important to note that the language employed in this book reflects the era in which it was written, and no offense is intended by the Publishers towards any reader through its republication. This book holds immense interest for students of history, political science, international relations, and geography, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics of nationalism and its impact on the East.

Weight: 1065g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032383811