The Dilemma of Nationalism in Central and Eastern Europe

Name: The Dilemma of Nationalism in Central and Eastern Europe
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Erika Harris (University of Liverpool)

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Bristol University Press
11 June 2026

Comparative politics; Nationalism; Political structures: democracy

This book delivers a compelling analysis of how Central and Eastern European nations work to reclaim their political and national identities after decades of communist rule. It reveals the historical, cultural and political factors that make nationalism particularly salient in the region, examining its various manifestations and far-reaching implications.

Filling a significant gap in current scholarship, the book positions nationalism as a driving force behind the region’s political and territorial transformation and current challenges. In particular, it demonstrates how rising populism and authoritarian regression in the region can be connected to nationalism.

By: Erika Harris (University of Liverpool)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529225235
ISBN 10: 152922523X
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 11 June 2026
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Introduction 2. Why is Central and East Europe different to Western Europe 3. Historical Revisionism: Communism, Fascism and the Holocaust 4. Status of Ethnic Groups and the Impact on Nationalism 5. ‘Shrunken’ States 6. Where is ‘The Nation’ and Who is the Citizen? 7. What is New about ‘New’ Nationalism? 8. The Dilemma Of Nationalism

Erika Harris is Professor in Politics and holder of the Bowes Chair in Politics at the University of Liverpool.

Reviews for The Dilemma of Nationalism in Central and Eastern Europe

""This is an erudite and innovative study that shows how historical legacies and political transformations shape nationalism in Central and Eastern Europe."" Siniša Malešević, University College Dublin