Beyond Nations traces the evolution of peripheral ethnic homelands around the North Atlantic, from before transoceanic contact to their current standing in the world political system. For example, Megumaage, homeland of the Micmac is transformed into the French colony of Acadia, then into the British colony of Nova Scotia, and subsequently into the present Canadian province. Centrally, Professor Chavez tracks the role of colonialism in the transformation of such lands, but especially the part played by federalism in moving beyond the ethnic and racial conflicts resulting from imperialism....