Is nationalism really a relatively modern idea? How did people from earlier eras view their country?

by leroybivins

To expand the question, how did a Roman citizens idea of "Roman-ness" differ from a 19th century Frenchman's idea of "Frenchness"?

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http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2jlr4e/nationalism_as_we_know_it_didnt_exist_in/cld13if

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