Nordic Experiences in Pan-nationalisms: A Reappraisal and Comparison, 1840-1940

This book reassesses and sheds new light on pan-nationalisms in general and Scandinavianism/Nordism in particular,by seeing them as possible futures and as interconnected ideas and practices across and beyond Europe. It applies an actor- and practice-oriented approach to highlight the diversity of pan-national movements, focusing on Scandinavianism/Nordism, pan-Slavism, pan-Turanism, pan-Germanism, and Greater Netherlandism, and the position of Britishness in Great Britain. It will be of interest to scholars and students of nationalism, European history, European studies, history, social science, political geography, civil society, and literary studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and thought-provoking book delves into the realm of pan-nationalism, reassessing and shedding new light on its broader scope and Scandinavianism/Nordism in particular. By viewing these ideologies as potential futures and interconnected ideas and practices across and beyond Europe, the author aims to provide a fresh perspective on these movements.

Adopting an actor- and practice-oriented approach, the book challenges more essentialist categorizations of pan-nationalism. It emphasizes the synchronic and diachronic diversity of various pan-national movements, highlighting their unique characteristics and trajectories. A diverse group of expert international scholars engages in a lively discussion, exploring encounters, transfers, similarities, and differences among pan-movements in Norden (Scandinavia and Northern Europe) and Europe. The focus of their analysis extends to Scandinavianism/Nordism, pan-Slavism, pan-Turanism, pan-Germanism, and Greater Netherlandism, as well as the position of Britishness within Great Britain.

This book holds immense value for scholars and students engaged in the study of nationalism, European history, European studies, Scandinavian studies, history, social science, political geography, civil society, and literary studies. It offers a rich tapestry of insights and perspectives, enriching our understanding of the complex dynamics and historical developments of pan-nationalism and its regional manifestations.

Weight: 712g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032444420