Romantic nationalism  

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Romantic nationalism (also organic nationalism, identity nationalism) is the form of ethnic nationalism in which the state derives political legitimacy as a natural ("organic") consequence and expression of the nation, or race. It reflected the ideals of Romanticism and was opposed to Enlightenment rationalism. Romantic nationalism emphasised a historical ethnic culture which meets the Romantic Ideal; folklore developed as a Romantic nationalist concept. The Brothers Grimm were inspired by Herder's writings to create an idealised collection of tales which they labeled as ethnically German. Historian Jules Michelet exemplifies French romantic-nationalist history.

See also

• Conservatism
• Scandinavism
• Norwegian romantic nationalism
• Britishness
• Ethnic nationalism
• Irredentism
• Revanchism
• Middle Ages in history
• Civil religion
• Neo-medievalism
• Polytheistic reconstructionism

• National epic
• National treasure
• National anthem
• Nationalism
• Patriotism
• Populism
• Ethnocentrism
• Racism
• Rise of nationalism in Europe
• Historiography and nationalism