Nationalism is a powerful force that taps into people's feelings of pride, fear, and hartred. It has been behind the formation of nation-states, the collapes of colonialism, and the creation of new countries. This book traces the history of nationalism and nation-states from their rise in Europe and America in the late 1700's to the continuing conflicts that they cause today. It also looks at the relationship between nationalism and other significant twentieth century ideas such as fascism and communism.