Providing an original perspective on the construction of nations and national identities, this book examines national symbols and ceremonies, arguing that, far from being just superficial or decorative, they are in fact an integral part of nation building, maintenance and change.
Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction The Symbolic Construction and Authentication of Boundaries National Flags: Religion, Revolution and Rivalry National Flags and the Flagging of Nations National Days, Celebrations and Commemorations National Days Design: Towards a Typology of Successful National Days Symbolic Regimes and Nation-building Bibliography Index
