This study examines the relationship between the two dominant ideologies which emerged in the 19th century: Marx's communism and List's theory of nationalism.

'An extraordinary, timely, and important book. It comes at a time when communism is rapidly failing. In that context, nationalism is bound to assume even more importance than heretofore...This is an admirably ambitious and well-organized book, combining careful exegesis with wide-ranging ideas. It should prove as fruitful to historians and political scientists as it does to economists concerned with problems of development.

fascinating, provocative, and wide-ranging book