The Nation-State (book)

*The Nation-State* by Anthony D. Smith explores the development and significance of modern nation-states—sovereign political entities rooted in shared identity, culture, and history. Smith examines how nations form through collective memory, ethnicity, and social bonds, distinguishing them from empires or city-states. The book also discusses the historical processes that led to national identities, including nationalism’s role in shaping modern politics and borders. Overall, it provides a comprehensive understanding of how and why nations emerge as key units of political organization in the contemporary world.