The Nation-State and Global Order : A Historical Introduction to Contemporary Politics

This engaging introduction to contemporary politics examines the historical construction of the modern territorial state. Contents Maps Preface Introduction: The State and the Study of Politics Part I Formation and Emergence of the Territorial State 1 The Ancient Roman State: Imperial Rule 2 The Feudal "State": Indirect Rule 3 The Medieval State: Direct Rule Part 2 Forms of the Modern Territorial State 4 The Absolutist State: Sovereignty Instituted 5 The Liberal State: Sovereignty Universalized 6 The Antiliberal State 7 The Managerial State: Sovereignty Rationalized Part 3 Globalizing the Territorial State 8 The Colonial State: Sovereignty Expanded 9 The Nation-State: Sovereignty Reimagined 10 The Postcolonial State: Reflexive Sovereignty Part 4 Challenges to the State 11 The Present State of States 12 Conclusion: The Future of the State Glossary Bibliography Index About the Book