Short courses

Summary

The demand for national self-determination has transformed global politics since the 18th century. This course will examine the revolutionary consequences of these changes. It will locate the changes in the emergence of nationalism and democracy and highlight how popular sovereignty became the main source of political legitimacy by the end of the twentieth century. The course will adopt an historical and comparative approach. Beginning with the American and French Revolutions, it will focus on how nationalism and democracy undermined dynastic regimes and colonial empires, while continuously challenging multinational states. Case studies will illustrate specific themes such as secession, partition and conflict between state and nation. The course will explore whether all nations have the right to become states and what conditions might be introduced to facilitate or constrain such a situation.

Please note: This course includes two additional Saturday classes which will be held on 24 November 2018 and 9 March 2019 from 10.00-16.00.

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