On the Eve of the Millenium

"All my life," writes Conor Cruise O''Brien, "I have been fascinated and puzzled by nationalism and religion; by the interaction of the two forces, sometimes in unison, sometimes antagonistic." In these wide-ranging and penetrating essays, O''Brien examines how throughout the world today these age-old forces are once again threatening democracy, the rule of law, and freedom of expression -- partic...