The disintegration of the early modern nation and the rise of radical nationalism.
The book traces how this inclusive identity was replaced in the 19th and 20th centuries by rival ethnic nationalisms , often leading to extreme violence and ethnic cleansing . The Reconstruction of Nations: Poland, Ukraine,...
A major theme is how Poland, after 1989, chose to reconcile with its neighbors by recognizing current borders and supporting their independence, effectively channeling national interest toward peace . Book Structure The disintegration of the early modern nation and
The role of the Paris-based periodical Kultura and editor Jerzy Giedroyc in shaping Poland's modern eastern policy. The Reconstruction of Nations: Poland, Ukraine,...
