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The rise of the nation-state in Europe

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"The 1648 Treaty of Westphalia marked the emergence of the nation-state as the dominant political entity in Europe. This book traces the development of the nation-state from its infancy as a virtual dynastic possession, through its incarnation as the embodiment of sovereign popular will"-- Provided by publisher.

Title The rise of the nation-state in Europe : absolutism, enlightenment and revolution, 1603-1815 / Jack L. Schwartzwald.
Publisher Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Creation Date 2017
Notes Includes bibliographical references and index.
Content Monarchy absolute: Europe in the Age of Louis XIV -- Monarchy enlightened: Europe in the Age of the Enlightenment -- Monarchy overthrown: Europe in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic era.
Extent 1 online resource (267 pages) : illustrations
Language English
Copyright Date ©2017
National Library system number 997012196911705171
MARC RECORDS
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