The Birth of Nations: How Modern States Were Created
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How do powerful states emerge from the chaos of revolutions and conflicts? Why do some nations find stability in democracy, while others descend into dictatorship? What connects the collective will of the people with the rituals of power and the myths of the elites? Sebastian Friedrich Landermann takes readers on a fascinating journey through the turning points of world history, revealing the hidden mechanisms of the birth of modern states.
On the pages of this book you will find:
- Gripping accounts of the creation of key democracies and non-democracies, from the American Revolution to the Iranian Islamic Republic.
- An exploration of the myths that accompany the founding of states and their role in the legitimization of power.
- Unexpected parallels between dictatorships, democracies, and theocracies in their quest to justify their right to rule.
This book asks questions that are not easy to answer:
- Can the people really be the creators of their own state?
- How do elites control the will of the masses, transforming the chaos of revolutions into stable order?
- Is the sovereignty of a state always based on the consent of the people, or is it an illusion supported by myths?
The Birth of Nations is a provocative look at history that will make you rethink the origins of modern political systems. The answers you find will not only surprise you, but may also make you question what we know about power, freedom, and the popular will.
On the pages of this book you will find:
- Gripping accounts of the creation of key democracies and non-democracies, from the American Revolution to the Iranian Islamic Republic.
- An exploration of the myths that accompany the founding of states and their role in the legitimization of power.
- Unexpected parallels between dictatorships, democracies, and theocracies in their quest to justify their right to rule.
This book asks questions that are not easy to answer:
- Can the people really be the creators of their own state?
- How do elites control the will of the masses, transforming the chaos of revolutions into stable order?
- Is the sovereignty of a state always based on the consent of the people, or is it an illusion supported by myths?
The Birth of Nations is a provocative look at history that will make you rethink the origins of modern political systems. The answers you find will not only surprise you, but may also make you question what we know about power, freedom, and the popular will.
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