Nationalism in Europe-Part 1-Class 10th

Absolutist Form of Government, Utopian Society, Nation State, A print by Frederic Sourrieu, Plebiscite and German Almanac Design.

1. Nationalism in Europe (Part – 1) History: NCERT Class - X

2. Synopsis Absolutist form of Government Utopian Society Nation State A p rint by Frederic Sorrieu , 1848 Plebiscite German Almanac Design

3. A system of Government that has no restraints on the power exercised. There is no limit or restriction on the power. It is monarchical in nature = CENTRALISED + MILITARISED + REPRESSIVE. Absolutist Form of Government

4. A vision of a society which is so ideal that it couldn’t exist in reality. It is a state of society and not a form of Government . It is imaginary and considered to be perfect. It could be a society where people do not require Government, i.e., Citizens helps each other. For example, a world which is free from crimes, greed, etc. Utopian Society

5. Under Nation State Citizens of a nation enjoys a sense of collective belongingness and common identity. It evolves from either common history, struggles , descent or action of leaders. India has always been a Nation state . Ernst Renan proposed the definition of Nation State. Nation State

6. A direct vote by which all the people of a region that is the full population, are asked to accept or reject the proposal. Nation State

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8. Frederic Sorrieu, a French artist, made four print series envisioning his dream of a world made up of democratic and social Republics. This image was made in 1848 1 2 Statue of liberty is holding Charter of the Rights of Man which lists rights such as freedom of religion, speech, etc. Torch of Enlightenment; Lights the way to freedom, showing the path of liberty .

9. Frederic Sorrieu , a French artist, made four print series envisioning his dream of a world made up of democratic and social Republics. This image was made in 1848 4 5 6 3 Shattered pieces of Absolutist system. Different nations identified through their flags and costume. US past the statue of liberty. Christ, angels looking at the scene, representing mutual support.

10. German Almanac Design These two images shows the cover of German Almanac. Designed by the Journalist Andreas Rebmann in 1798. A member of German Jacobin group.

11. The Left image is of French Bastille after the attack by the revolutionaries . German Almanac Design

12. The Right image is a similar Fortress showing the idea of monarchy or despotic rule in the German province of Kassel. Slogan “The people must seize their own freedom”. German Almanac Design