I'm currently writing a thesis on nationalism and whether or not it led to the first world war. I know asking for help with homework isn't received well on the internet in general, yet I've been through dozens of references and I simply can't find any reliable source which lists the characteristics of nationalism. I've basically written 6 pages of sourced and researched material, but none of it really helps me answer my question.
It's due in 5 days and I still haven't answered the first out of the three questions I've been posed. The other two relating to reasons for the first world war and whether or not nationalism caused it as mentioned prior.
Does any source exist characterizing nationalism?
Thank you in advance.
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