II. Nationalism In The Middle Ages
G. G. Coulton
At an International Historical Congress of some years ago, one speaker explained that, so long as Europe had possessed Church and learned language (the Latin), nationalism was suppressed. This dictum received both contradiction support; but the occasion unsuited for any most superficial discussion. Ever since, however, I have noted passages which seemed to bear upon this important question; print them here, with minimum comment, by way assistance other students who may find time inclination pursue matter further. Professor Marcel Handelsman Warsaw has surveyed subject, in brief, a refinement philosophical analysis make no pretence. try use term consistently within my own rough limits, without attempt at scientific definition. My main object is present evidence reader's judgment, disguising direction lean myself: varying good deal cogency from case case, variations careful reader can estimate. Only thus start really fruitful The multiplicity indications collected comparatively short convinces me that these are more than merest fraction might be revealed concentrated search; even enough give general idea whole.
Cambridge Historical Journal