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Nationalism is defined as a political ideology focusing on the nation as the primary source of political loyalty.
Essential elements that make a nation:
- People: A shared identity among individuals within the group.
- Land: A defined terrirtory or geographical area.
- Rules governing the land: Structured governance that maintains order and laws.
- Borders: Defined geographical boundaries that distinguish one nation from another.
- Common language: Facilitates communication and fosters a sense of identity.
- Shared history and experiences: Cultural traditions, values, and historical narratives that bind the people together.
History & Heritage: Early nationalists aimed to deepen appreciation of common stories and foster pride in accomplishments.
- Johann Gottfried Herder: Emphasized the concept of the "Volk" or "the people".
- Influence of the Brothers Grimm in collecting national folklore.

Nationalism can unify but also lead to conflict, particularly towards minorities within a nation who may not share the dominant ethnic or cultural identity. Example: Antisemitism throughout Europe.
Nationalistic conflicts often prompt migration as groups seek to escape persecution.
- Notable regions: Austria and Hungary where different ethnic groups co-exist, resulting in tensions.

Liberalism: Favors republican governments and written constitutions.
Conservatism: Views society as an organism that evolves slowly over generations.
Nationalism: Asserts that the nation should be the centerpiece of political devotion.
Bourgeoisie: Refers to the upper classes or business owners in a capitalist system.
Proletariat: Represents the working class or laborers exploited by the bourgeoisie.
Socialism: Advocates for legal, social, and economic equality.
Karl Marx: Argued that religion is often an "opiate of the masses" and co-authored the Communist Manifesto.

Major changes swept Europe post the French Revolution and the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Congress of Vienna (1814-1815): Key body that redrew borders after the Napoleonic Wars and aimed to restore monarchies.
- Significant in restoring conservative regimes, albeit with some liberal inclinations, especially concerning legal equality as seen in the Napoleonic Code.
Louis XVIII: Succeeded the throne and attempted to find a middle ground between monarchy and liberal demands.
Charles X: Reactionary king who alienated many through decrees curtailing freedoms, leading to his overthrow in the July Revolution of 1830.

Established under Louis Philippe, known as the King of the French.
Brought back moderate reforms and saw limited voting rights.
Attempted to balance revolutionary sentiments while maintaining monarchical stability.

Compared to continental Europe, Britain practiced a constitutional system with limited reforms until economic distress fueled liberal efforts.
Corn Laws (1815): Tariffs put a strain on the economy, leading to protests and the Peterloo Massacre (1819), resulting in further repression.
Response to the July Revolution led to a desire for reforms like the Great Reform Bill of 1832 that adjusted representation in Parliament.

Spanish Constitution of 1812: Drafted under Napoleon's influence but revoked when Ferdinand VII returned.
Attempts to suppress liberalism led to numerous uprisings, culminating in military revolts against Ferdinand, which were suppressed.

1848 witnessed widespread revolts across Europe, termed the Springtime of Nations.
Various causes including: population growth, food crises (e.g., the Irish Potato Famine), and economic downturns.
Initial successes of liberal movements were undermined by diverse factional interests leading to failure.

Risorgimento: The movement for unifying Italy, driven mainly by middle-class sentiment.
Key figures included Count Camilo di Cavour and Giuseppe Garibaldi.
- Cavour's diplomacy and military actions against Austria contributed to territorial gains.
- Garibaldi’s campaigns led to the unification of many states under the Piedmont kingdom by 1860.

Prussia emerged as a leading force for German unification, with Otto von Bismarck as a central architect.
Through wars against