Empires and States in European Perspective
Ellis Steven (edited by)

Most present-day European countries have been part of other political formations in the past, even the quite recent past. Some histories recount losses of territories or of empire, others unification or partition. Many European citizens are descended from populations forced to flee or transported to other areas because of nationalist -- or anti-nationalist -- policies. With its comparative approach this volume broadens and enlivens the reader's understanding of the complex play of history and identity.