"John Stuart Mill's thought has been central in works discussing the relationship between liberalism and nationality and in shaping liberal attitudes towards nationality. This book provides a thorough study of Mill's ideas, and aims to clarify the misconceptions surrounding his writings on nationalism." "To this end Varouxakis places Mill firmly within his socio-cultural context, examining his debates with his contemporaries as well as assessing his influence on other political thinkers. By analyzing the widely diverging interpretations of Mill's views from the early 1860s to the end of the twentieth century, this book presents a new understanding of his writings."

"The book examines notions of "liberal nationalism," the importance of race, national character and politics, international relations, self-determination, foreign policy, cosmopolitanism and patriotism. Varouxakis' comprehensive work is an important contribution to scholarship in the history of political thought and intellectual history, as well as contributing to the current debates regarding nationhood, nationalism, patriotism, and the meaning of "Englishness."" "This book provides a challenging new analysis of Mill's writings, and is therefore a valuable resource for students of philosophical or political thought at undergraduate and postgraduate level."--Jacket.