The New Encyclopædia Britannica states: “Nationalism is often thought to be very old; sometimes it is mistakenly regarded as a permanent factor in political behaviour.
Teos The New Encyclopædia Britannica ütleb: „Tihtipeale arvatakse, et natsionalism on väga vana; mõnikord peetakse seda ekslikult poliitilise käitumise püsiteguriks.