Shunning attempts to spin off yet another theory of nationalism, Miroslav Hroch offers a remarkable synthesis that aims to track the historical genesis of European nations through the sundry paths of the nation-forming processes in the 19th century, integrating apparently competing frameworks into a coherent system. Combining a comparative perspective on nation-forming with invaluable theoretical insights, 'European Nations' is a must-read for everyone who wants to understand the historical roots of Europe's current political crisis.
