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The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Romanticism sought to develop a particular form of nationalist sentiments during 18th century. Describe.
Romanticism refers to a cultural movement which sought to develop a particular form of national sentiment.
(i) Romantic artists and poets generally criticised the glorification of reason and science and focussed on emotion, intention and mystical feeling.
(ii) Their effort was to create a sense of shared collective heritage, a common culture past, as the basis of nation.
(iii) Some German romantics believed that through folk songs, folk poetry and folk dances, the true spirit of the nation be popularised. German culture was to be discovered among common people.
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Who were Marianne and Germania? What was the importance of the way in which they were portrayed?
Briefly trace the process of German unification.
What changes did Napoleon introduce to make the administrative system more efficient in the territories ruled by him?
Explain what is meant by the 1848 revolution of the liberals. What were the political, social and economic ideas supported by the liberals?
Choose three examples to show the contribution of culture to the growth of nationalism in Europe.
Through a focus on any two countries, explain how nations developed over the nineteenth century.
How was the history of nationalism in Britain unlike the rest of Europe?
Why did nationalist tension emerge in the Balkans?
When were Napoleonic Code introduced?
Greek struggle for Independence began in
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