Introduction -- pt. 1. The structure of political organization in Faysali Syria: From 'patriotic agitation' to the advent of mass politics -- The popular committees -- pt. 2. Nationalist communities of discourse: The symbolic component of rival nationalist discursive fields -- The integrative and prescriptive powers of rival nationalist discursive fields -- pt. 3. The ceremonies of nationalisms: Mobilization from above and the invention of traditions -- Demonstrating communities -- Conclusions
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