National Myth

Discover the profound impact of national myths on political identities with National Myth, a vital part of the Political Science series. This book explains how national narratives shape collective memory and influence political landscapes across different cultures.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: National Myth — National myths shape political identities and societal norms.

2: Nation — Explore the formation and perception of nations.

3: Romantic Nationalism — Examine romantic nationalism’s cultural and political role.

4: Nationalism — Understand the spectrum and historical context of nationalism.

5: Religious Nationalism — Religion’s role in shaping national identities.

6: German Nationalism — Explore the development of German nationalism.

7: Nationalist Historiography — History narratives supporting nationalist agendas.

8: Civic Nationalism — Civic nationalism’s focus on shared values.

9: Types of Nationalism — Different forms of nationalism and their implications.

10: Branding National Myths and Symbols — How nations use symbols to promote myths.

11: Nation State — The significance of nation-states in political theory.

12: Chinese Nationalism — Explore contemporary Chinese nationalism.

13: Juche — North Korea’s Juche ideology and its national impact.

14: Syrian Nationalism — The evolution of Syrian nationalism amid conflict.

15: Albanian Nationalism — Explore Albanian nationalism’s cultural and political role.

16: John Hutchinson (Academic) — Hutchinson’s theoretical insights on nationalism.

17: Ethnosymbolism — Ethnosymbolism’s role in constructing national myths.

18: What Is a Nation? — Different interpretations of what constitutes a nation.

19: Myth of Skanderbeg — The Skanderbeg legend in Albanian national identity.

20: Frisian Nationalism — Explore Frisian nationalism’s cultural expressions.

21: Nationalism and Archaeology — Archaeology’s role in supporting nationalist claims.

National Myth provides vital insights for understanding how narratives shape political and cultural landscapes. It’s essential reading for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the power of myths in shaping our world.