Nationalism means devotion and loyalty to one's country in other words patriotism.
Nationalism served to be an important factor in the development of Europe. "A wave of romantic nationalism swept the continent of Europe transforming the countries of the continent." It means that during the 19th century the different countries had derived its political legitimacy as an organic consequence of those who governed it. It led to national massacres of rival nations and etc.
Nationalism means devotion and loyalty to one's country in other words patriotism.
Nationalism served to be an important factor in the development of Europe. "A wave of romantic nationalism swept the continent of Europe transforming the countries of the continent." It means that during the 19th century the different countries had derived its political legitimacy as an organic consequence of those who governed it. It led to national massacres of rival nations and etc.
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_nationalism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rise_of_nationalism_in_Europe
Picture:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Ukrainian-nationalism-1920.jpg