1 page essay 35
Nineteenth century Europe saw the emergence of several powerful ideologies —
socialism, nationalism, liberalism, conservatism — that would radically change the
nature of politics and society. Using any two of these, write an essay comparing how
these ideologies differ in their understanding of political power, the nature of the
individual, and the character of society. You may focus on culture, economics, language,
or whichever category or categories you find most interesting. This is an analytical
essay, so you need not express a view on the ideologies you are discussing. This will be
an open book/open note exercise, so feel free to bring in any materials you feel may be of
help as you put together your response.