National Identity. Dreams of Empire and Resistance

Exploring the concept of national identity, this seminar paper delves into Benedict Anderson's framework from "Imagined Communities," which categorizes nationalism into four distinct classifications. It examines the historical context of 19th-century Germany, particularly around the year 1848, within the broader themes of empire and resistance. The analysis aims to provide a deeper understanding of how national identity is formed and expressed in relation to historical events and movements.