Culture and the State

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Focusing on the period from the late eighteenth to the late nineteenth century, the book examines the intersection of modern state theories and cultural theories in Europe. It highlights how cultural education is essential in shaping citizens for the modern state while critiquing the prevalent materialistic views that overlook the intricate relationship between culture and state. Through this analysis, it emphasizes the significant social functions of both state and cultural institutions in this transformative era.