 | | The Microstates of Europe
The seven microstates of Europe are an enigma, surviving in a world of globalism and transnationalism. As an anthropologist, Klieger offers a unique perspective.
div id="iframeContent">span>span>The seven microstates of Europe, i.e. Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Malta, San Marino, Sovereign Order of St. John, and Vatican City are remarkable not only for their size, but their persistence. Most have been around for centuries, while much larger empires have come and gone. Despite the great events of the last two millennia, these countries have come into existence and have managed to steer a course away from incorporation within their larger neighbors. Why is this? Rather than being an exercise in triviality, the study in /span>span style="f |
