Nations And Nationality (what's The Big Idea? A History Of The Ideas That Shape Our World)

How have the nations of the world come to exist today? Have certain countries always existed? Nations and Nationality introduces young readers to how nations, and their cultural identity, have developed throughout history. In a world where there is very little isolation from other nations, this book will provides a basic outlook on how other nations have arisen and how early nations operated. Fact boxes and full-color photographs supplement the text in order to equip readers with foundational information sufficient to spark an interest in further pursuing knowledge in this subject area. Outlines the nature of the nation-state and how it differs from a country ruled by a single government, traces its development through history and the changing status of the inhabitants, and discusses the role of nations in the world today