Spatial Concepts of Lithuania in the Long Nineteenth Century

Reviews / Votes

"Darius Staliunas and his co-authors make an excellent and detailed contribution to the study of the spatialities of national identities with their explorations and explanations of Lithuanian national identity and territory as they emerged and crystalized during the nineteenth century, the age of nationalism. Rather than treat space and territory as unrelated backdrops to national identities, Staliunas et al. bring these concepts to the forefront and demonstrate how they are instrumental in shaping national identities. . . .the work overall is a great contribution to scholarly literature because it illustrates the role that spatial relationships and conceptions play in the emergence, growth, and development of national identities. The Lithuanian case may seem an unusual example for advancing such arguments. However, through their meticulous work, Staliunas et al. thoroughly demonstrate that the Lithuanian case brilliantly illustrates broader, more universal processes." -- George W. White, South Dakota State University, Journal of Historical Geography xxx (2017) 1-2 The research that went into this book is truly impressive. ... This book will undoubtedly become the standard work on this subject for a long time to come. * Journal of Baltic Studies * "This book is a great example of interdisciplinary
research that goes over the accepted boundaries of the national narrative.
Thanks to this, Staliunas's edited volume is an important component for every
version of [Lithuanian] national historiography. Its authors' methodological
approach uncovers the multivalence of national myths and highlights the
importance of the global context that helps overcome 'methodological
nationalism.'"


-Gennady Korolev, Ab Imperio