A History of the Protection of Regional Cultural Minorities in Europe

The book explores four pivotal stages in the history of regional cultural minority protection. It begins with the pre-1914 era, highlighting the protection of religious minorities and the emergence of cultural nationalism. It then examines the interwar period's assimilation efforts and the League of Nations' protective measures. Post-1945, the neglect of minority issues often resulted in violence. Finally, it discusses the resurgence of cultural minorities in the West, contrasting it with the challenges faced by new Eastern states in addressing minority rights after communism's collapse.