Discussion: The Cult of the Nation in France: Inventing Nationalism, 1680–1800

Author: David A. Bell

Description: Bell’s book examines the birth and rise of nationalism in France from the late 17th century to the dawn of the French Revolution. He argues that French nationalism was not a sudden development but rather the result of a long process of invention and construction. Bell explores how the French state, intellectuals, and cultural figures fostered a sense of national identity through symbols, rituals, and narratives.

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