Steven Grosby Books

Arguably, nationality is the most important social phenomenon in the world today. But what is the nation? Why is it so important to human beings? What is its relation to religion and commerce? Steven Grosby shows how closely linked the concept of nationalism is with being human.

Challenging the conventional view of nations as modern European constructs, this book presents historical evidence of nations existing in antiquity and the Middle Ages across various cultures. It explores the global and historical dimensions of nationalism, revealing its deeper roots and broader implications throughout world history.