David Thomson observes that the “European nationalism in its modern sense, of the desire of such a community to assert its unity and independence vis-à-vis other communities or groups, is mainly a product of the 19th century.” The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire is said to have played a significant role in the course of its triumphant development. Explain

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David Thomson observes that the “European nationalism in its modern sense, of the
desire of such a community to assert its unity and independence vis-à-vis other communities
or groups, is mainly a product of the 19th century.” The French Revolution and the
Napoleonic Empire is said to have played a significant role in the course of its triumphant
development. Explain.

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