Hills of Conflict: Basque Nationalism in France (Basque Series) - Hardcover

Jacob, James E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0874172209 ISBN 13: 9780874172201

Verlag: University of Nevada Press, 1994

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James Jacob s book, "Hills of Conflict," fills an enormous void in the abundant literature of contemporary ethnic nationalist movements turned violent. For years, scholars, policy makers, and others interested in ethnic struggles in industrialized societies have been hampered by the scarcity and inaccessibility of information about one of Europe s most significant cases: The Basques of France. No longer is this the case. Professor Jacob s book not only meticulously records the historical development of French Basque nationalism, but places it in the context of armed struggle for ethnic goals as well. Robert P. Clark, "Terrorism and Political Violence," Spring 1997" "Hills of Conflict"'s depth of scholarship makes it an invaluable reference work that lays the foundation for future inquiries into an under-studied case of nationalist political mobilization. Susan M. DiGiacomo, "Canadian Review of Studies in Nationalism," 2000" Hills of Conflict's depth of scholarship makes it an invaluable reference work that lays the foundation for future inquiries into an under-studied case of nationalist political mobilization. Susan M. DiGiacomo, Canadian Review of Studies in Nationalism, 2000" Without question, Professor Jacob contributes importantly to our understanding of the French Basques. Patrick Ireland, Nationalism & Ethnic Politics, Winter 1995 " James Jacob s book, Hills of Conflict, fills an enormous void in the abundant literature of contemporary ethnic nationalist movements turned violent. For years, scholars, policy makers, and others interested in ethnic struggles in industrialized societies have been hampered by the scarcity and inaccessibility of information about one of Europe s most significant cases: The Basques of France. No longer is this the case. Professor Jacob s book not only meticulously records the historical development of French Basque nationalism, but places it in the context of armed struggle for ethnic goals as well. Robert P. Clark, Terrorism and Political Violence, Spring 1997"

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This text offers a detailed analysis of the history of Basque nationalism in France from the Ancien Regime to the present day. The Basques are descended from one of the indigenous tribes of Europe, and their homeland was defined prior to the creation of the modern state system and its borders. This book examines the relationship between the Basques and the growing encroachment of the French state. Using interviews, personal letters, diaries, and unpublished archives, Jacob charts the evolution of Basque political resistance - localism, provincialism, clericalism, regionalism, and ethnic nationalism - and shows how the Basques have challenged the dominant ideology at each juncture of French history. In the years following World War II, this resistance gave rise to the expression of Basque nationalism and, later, terrorism. Jacob examines some of the major influences on the French Basque movement including the nature of French politics and administration, the role of the Catholic Church, and the parallel growth of the Spanish Basque terrorist movement (ETA) in Spain.

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• Verlag: University of Nevada Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0874172209
• ISBN 13: 9780874172201
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 672