Description
Tristes Patrias
Book Summary
Tristes Patrias offers an in-depth and up-to-date analysis of nationalism as a central political force in times of crisis. Francisco Colom González unravels the ideological, religious, and narrative components that sustain identity narratives, combining historical reconstruction with political reflection. Through European, Spanish, and Ibero-American experiences, the author explains how nationalism has been modulated in contemporary political language, rather than being a simple return. An essential work for understanding the foundations of nationalist discourse and its persistence in social transformation.
What is it about?
This book addresses the general conditions for the rise of nationalism in order to make the ideological elements upon which it is based intelligible. Colom González examines how this phenomenon has remained a top-tier political reference, especially in times of crisis, and argues that we are not witnessing a return of nationalism, but rather a new modulation of the political language inherited from the French Revolution. The work combines historical reconstruction with political reflection, focusing on the narratological, religious, and philosophical components of identity narratives. The European, Spanish, and Ibero-American experiences serve as case studies to illustrate his analyses, offering a comparative perspective that enriches the understanding of the phenomenon.
Main themes
- Nationalism and political crisis: analysis of its persistence as a reference in moments of social transformation.
- Ideological components of nationalism: narratological, religious, and philosophical elements that sustain identity narratives.
- History of political ideas: evolution of nationalist discourse from the French Revolution to the present day.
- Comparative politics: study of European, Spanish, and Ibero-American cases as examples of nationalist modulation.
- Religion and politics: intersection between religious beliefs and the construction of national identities.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals in political science, sociology, history, and philosophy who are interested in understanding nationalism from a critical and multidisciplinary perspective. It is also of great value to readers with an interest in contemporary identity debates, the crisis of the nation-state, and the transformations of political language in contexts of social change.
What this book contributes
- A deep understanding of the ideological foundations of nationalism, beyond superficial or partisan approaches.
- An analytical framework that integrates history, philosophy, and political science to explain the persistence of nationalist discourse.
- Comparative perspective through European, Spanish, and Ibero-American cases, which enriches reflection on local and global phenomena.
- Critical tools for evaluating identity narratives and their impact on contemporary politics.
Technical specifications
- Author: Colom González, Francisco
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Literary essays, Social and political philosophy, Religion and politics, History of ideas, Comparative politics, Nationalism
- Collection: Critical Thought, Utopian Thought
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2019
- Number of pages: 304
- Weight: 370 g
Editorial review
Tristes Patrias is presented as a rigorous and timely work in a moment of intense identity debates. Francisco Colom González succeeds in combining historical erudition with clarity of exposition, offering the reader the keys to understanding nationalism not as a recurrent phenomenon, but as a constant modulation of political language. His multidisciplinary approach and the inclusion of comparative cases make this book a valuable reference both for specialists and for readers interested in the ideological roots of contemporary conflicts.