Question

How was Europe divided before becoming Nation
States?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Most theories see the nation state as a 19th-century European phenomenon, facilitated by developments such as state-mandated education, mass literacy and mass media. However, historians also note the early emergence of a relatively unified state and identity in Portugal and the Dutch Republic

Answer 2

Answer:

For historical political purposes, Europe is divided into two regions of Eastern Europe and Western Europe. In this case, the region of Western Europe includes the regions of Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Central Europe and the British Isles. Eastern Europe is everything east of Germany, Austria and Italy.

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