LANGUAGE IN CENTRAL EUROPE'S HISTORY AND POLITICS: FROM THE RULE OF CUIUS REGIO, EIUS RELIGIO TO THE NATIONAL PRINCIPLE OF CUIUS REGIO, EIUS LINGUA?*

Journal Title: Journal of Globalization Studies - Year 2011, Vol 2, Issue 1

Abstract

The author traces the development of Central European languages and the transition from religion-based self-determination to language-based nationalism. He explores the emergence of nation-states through linguistic component. He names ethnolinguistic groups and minorities existing in Central Europe and evaluates their influence within nation-state.

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Tomasz Kamusella

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Tomasz Kamusella (2011). LANGUAGE IN CENTRAL EUROPE'S HISTORY AND POLITICS: FROM THE RULE OF CUIUS REGIO, EIUS RELIGIO TO THE NATIONAL PRINCIPLE OF CUIUS REGIO, EIUS LINGUA?*. Journal of Globalization Studies, 2(1), 41-57. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-264644