Description: A concise introduction to the rise and spread of nationalism around the world since the late 18th century through key debates, case studies and primary sources.
Brief description: Florian Bieber is Professor of Southeast European History and Politics and Director of the Center for Southeast European Studies at the University of Graz, Austria. He has been a visiting professor at Cornell University, USA, Central European University, the College of Europe, and the Universities of Belgrade, Sarajevo, and Bologna. He has been a Visiting Fellow at the Free University of Brussels, the LSE and New York University. Furthermore, he is president of the Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN) and coordinator of the Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group (BiEPAG) and has written extensively about politics and the history of Southeastern Europe. His recent books include Debating Nationalism (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026) and The Rise of Authoritarianism in the Western Balkans (2020).
Review Quotes:
"The range, quantity, and quality of new material that the author has added to Debating Nationalism makes this revised version especially relevant. The book now explores key debates more deeply still, whether in relation to forms of nationalism or in regard to the populist turn and the dangers of nationalist authoritarianism." --Martin Thomas, Professor of Imperial History, University of Exeter, UK
"In a broad and deep sweep, Florian Bieber explores the historical processes that have shaped nations and nationalism from the 18th century to the present. The global approach is both impressive and urgent. A new chapter in this 2nd edition of the book covers the recent trend connecting nationalism, populism, and authoritarianism." --Bo Stråth, Emeritus Professor of Nordic, European and World History, University of Helsinki, Finland