Lynn M. Tesser

Lynn M. Tesser, an insightful author focusing on nationalism and state formation, delves into why nation-states emerged amid imperial decline. She argues that nationalism was often perceived more by outsiders than by local activists. Tesser explores the failure of revolutions to unify under a single nationalist agenda and examines the intricate dynamics in Central and Eastern Europe post-World War I. She also discusses China's unique stability after the Qing Dynasty's fall and critiques simplistic views of Algeria's independence movement.