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: Paperback / softback
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, offering a fresh perspective on both the broader concept and the specific case of Scandinavianism/Nordism. By viewing these ideologies as potential futures and as interconnected ideas and practices transcending Europe, the author aims to reassess and shed new light on them.

Adopting an actor- and practice-oriented approach, the book eschews more essentialist categorizations of pan-nationalism in favor of emphasizing the synchronic and diachronic diversity of various pan-national movements. A diverse group of esteemed international scholars engages in a lively discussion, exploring encounters, transfers, similarities, and differences among pan-movements in Norden (Scandinavia) and Europe. The focus of their analysis lies in 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. Its comprehensive nature and insightful analysis make it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of these complex and evolving ideologies.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032444444