Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents:
What is a nation? -- Tribes, empires, cities, kingdoms -- The creation of countries -- The nation-state -- The triumph of nationalism -- Nations and globalization -- The world today -- Timeline -- Glossary.
Summary:
How have the nations of the world come to exist today? Have certain countries always existed? Nations and Nationality introduces young readers to how nations and their cultural identity have developed throughout history. In a world where there is very little isolation from other nations, this book will provides a basic outlook on how other nations have arisen and how early nations operated. Fact boxes and full-color photographs supplement the text in order to equip readers with foundational information sufficient to spark an interest in further pursuing knowledge in this subject area.
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