This volume ranges from empires, imperialism and international history to analyses of religious and social studies. Among other topics, the author discusses Gramsci and Marxism, the state and nation in Western Europe, nationalist movements and social classes, the working class in 19th century Britain and the concept of revolution. The volume includes a preface by Professor Kiernan and an introduction by Harvey J. Kaye in which he provides a survey of Kiernan"s work and ideas. This book provides a challenging discussion of problems of the development of nationalism and states under capitalism, and should interest undergraduates, graduates and professionals in sociology and history.