“It sometimes happens that a section of the population of a large nation gathers around language, reinforced by religion, as an expression of individuality. The struggle between the French-speaking Alpine Walloons and the Nordic Flemings of Low Dutch tongue in Belgium is an example of two competing languages in an artificial nation which was formed originally around religion. On the other hand, the Irish National movement centres chiefly around religion reinforced by myths of ancient grandeur. The French Canadians and the Poles use both religion and language to hold together what they consider a political unit. None of these so-called nationalities are founded on race.”
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The Passing of the Great Race or the Racial Basis of European History
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Madison Grant
Madison Grant was an American lawyer, conservationist, and author. He is renowned for his contributions to wildlife conservation and his advocacy for the preservation of natural resources. A prominent figure in the early conservation movement, Grant's writings significantly influenced the development of national parks and wildlife protection laws in the United States. more
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