C- A Protean and dangerous term Flashcards
Nationalism
Complex and multifaced ; does not encompass everything conceptually evasive
Greenfeld’s warning
Caution against ouversimplifying nationalism due to its protean nature
Alter’s advice
Nationalism can represent both emancipation and oppression
Semantic field, Nation as a family
Fatherland, mother country, patrie, mère patrie = intriguing oxymoron
Nationalism vs. Democracy
Link= both linked by sovereignty within people and recognition of equality
Distinction = not all nations practising nationalism are democraticies
16th century nationalism in England
Coexistence with xenophobia, especially during invasions and imerizl rule.
Englands imperial rule included ruling over various countries
Rare positive national consciousness , typically emerged during resistance toninvasion or conquest
Ex: unity during spanish armada in 1588
Key question
Did 16th century English nationalism result from extrrnal events or an inward impulse like desire for emancipation
Answer = both