The French revolutionary process was of great importance for a new perspective to take hold within Europe. During this event, many revolutionaries interpreted their struggle as action taken in defense of the interests of their own country. Nobles, conservatives, Church members and foreign armies were seen as the nation's greatest enemies. From this perspective, we had outlined the first manifestations of nationalist sentiment.
In the 19th century, several intellectuals started to discuss what would be the historical and cultural elements that could define the national identity. Many times, looking for the construction of a strong argument, the thinkers of nationalism sought in the language, in the most diverse behaviors and in History the definition of the common profile of the individuals belonging to the nation. Not infrequently, mythical arguments reinforced an ideal of superiority to be shared.
