: From the Rule of cuius regio, eius religio to the National Principle of cuius regio, eius lingua?
/ Tomasz Kamusella
The author traces the development of Central European languages and the transition from religion-based self-determination to language-based nationalism. He explores the emergence of nation-states through linguistic component. He names ethnolinguistic groups and minorities existing in Central Europe and evaluates their influence within nation-state.