On Nationalism

Understanding Nationalism in a Globalized World

I remain in the curious position of disliking, distrusting, disapproving and fearing nationalism wherever it exists … but recognising its enormous force, which must be harnessed for progress if possible.

In the last two decades, the use of the term ‘nationalism’ has increased steeply with the rising tide of nationalist parties. This collection of historian Eric Hobsbawm’s writings on nationalism provides critical histo…