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Nation-states are a [[Western]] concept which arose particularly after the [[French Revolution]], and around the world at the end of [[decolonization]].
Nation-states are a [[Western]] concept which arose particularly after the [[French Revolution]], and around the world at the end of [[decolonization]].
Before the idea of a nation state arose, many countries were defined as being the lands that belonged to a particular ruler or rulers, won either by conquest, treaty or inheritance, regardless of the people who inhabited those lands. With the nation state came the idea that people of a particular cultural background have a right to self-determination. This same concept is still relevant to the modern world, as it forms the basis of recent independence movements such as those in [[East Timor]] and [[Kosovo]].
Before the idea of a nation state arose, many countries were defined as being the lands that belonged to a particular ruler or rulers known as a [[principality]], won either by conquest, treaty or inheritance, regardless of the people who inhabited those lands. With the nation state came the idea that people of a particular cultural background have a right to self-determination. This same concept is still relevant to the modern world, as it forms the basis of recent independence movements such as those in [[East Timor]] and [[Kosovo]].
The modern state of [[Israel]] is another example of a nation state. Although it was founded in the twentieth century, the state has its roots in the [[Old Testament]] of the [[Bible]]; so as an idea, it predates the modern concept of the nation state by thousands of years. This could be considered an example of [[biblical foreknowledge]].
The modern state of [[Israel]] is another example of a nation state. Although it was founded in the twentieth century, the state has its roots in the [[Old Testament]] of the [[Bible]]; so as an idea, it predates the modern concept of the nation state by thousands of years. This could be considered an example of [[biblical foreknowledge]].