1. The Follies of Nationalism
The advent of Nationalism in late 19th century Europe formed a perilous situation for the citizens of every great power in the world. ... As early as the 1870s, disruptions to the carefully calculated balance of power in Europe began to shift, with much of Europe embarking on a global scheme of Imperialism, fueled at least in part by a growing sense of Nationalism within the many countries of Europe. Italy and Germany, newly consolidated nation-states at the time, soon joined in the contest to claim every plot of known land - and spread the glory and superiority of their respective cultures....
- Word Count: 1278
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate