Author : John M. Merriman
Publisher : W W Norton & Company Incorporated
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 16,76 MB
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393968880
This work, the first of a two-volume set, covers the history of Europe since the Renaissance. It emphasizes not only cultural and social history, but also examines important political and diplomatic events.
Author : William A. Pelz
Publisher : Pluto Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,87 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Europe
ISBN : 9781783717682
From the monarchical terror of the Middle Ages to the mangled Europe of the twenty-first century, A People's History of Modern Europe tracks the history of the continent through the deeds of those whom mainstream history tries to forget. Europe provided the perfect conditions for a great number of political revolutions from below. The German peasant wars of Thomas Muntzer, the bourgeois revolutions of the eighteenth century, the rise of the industrial worker in England, the turbulent journey of the Russian Soviets, the role of the European working class throughout the Cold War, student protests in 1968 and through to the present day, when we continue to fight to forge an alternative to the barbaric economic system. With sections focusing on the role of women, this history sweeps away the tired platitudes of the privileged upon which our current understanding is based, and provides an opportunity to see our history differently.
Author : David S. Mason
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 44,70 MB
Release : 2011-01-16
Category : History
ISBN : 1442205350
Highlighting the most important events, ideas, and individuals that shaped modern Europe, A Concise History of Modern Europe provides a readable, succinct history of the continent from the Enlightenment and the French Revolution to the present day. Avoiding a detailed, lengthy chronology, the book focuses on key events and ideas to explore the causes and consequences of revolutions—be they political, economic, or scientific; the origins and development of human rights and democracy; and issues of European identity. Any reader needing a broad overview of the sweep of European history since 1789 will find this book, published in a first edition under the title Revolutionary Europe, an engaging and cohesive narrative.
Author : Euan Cameron
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 46,86 MB
Release : 2001-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0191606812
'Early Modern' is a term applied to the period which falls between the end of the middle ages and the beginning of the nineteenth century. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Europe in this period, exploring the changes and transitions involved in the move towards modernity. Nine newly commissioned chapters under the careful editorship of Euan Cameron cover social, political, economic, and cultural perspectives, all contributing to a full and vibrant picture of Europe during this time. The chapters are organized thematically, and consider the evolving European economy and society, the impact of new ideas on religion, and the emergence of modern political attitudes and techniques. The text is complemented with many illustrations throughout to give a feel of the changes in life beyond the raw historical data.
Author : Albert S. Lindemann
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 33,81 MB
Release : 2012-12-10
Category : History
ISBN : 111832157X
A History of Modern Europe surveys European history from the defeat of Napoleon to the twenty-first century, presenting major historical themes in an authoritative and compelling narrative. Concise, readable single volume covering Europe from the early nineteenth century through the early twenty-first century Vigorous interpretation of events reflects a fresh, concise perspective on European history Clear and thought-provoking treatment of major historical themes Lively narrative reflects complexity of modern European history, but remains accessible to those unfamiliar with the field
Author : Merry E. Wiesner
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 20,20 MB
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : History
ISBN : 1107031060
Thoroughly updated best-selling textbook with new learning features. This acclaimed textbook has unmatched breadth of coverage and a global perspective.
Author : T. C. W. Blanning
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 32,90 MB
Release : 2000-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0191578347
Written by eleven contributors of international standing, this book offers a readable and authoritative account of Europe's turbulent history from the French Revolution in the late eighteenth century to the present day. Each chapter portrays both change and continuity, revolutions and stability, and covers the political, economic, social, cultural, and military life of Europe. This book provides a better understanding of modern Europe, how it came to be what it is, and where it may be going in the future.
Author : T. C. W. Blanning
Publisher : Oxford Paperbacks
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 50,55 MB
Release : 2001-01-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780192854261
'a superb volume, complete with maps, and tells the story of a continent from the 18th century to the present day.' -Irish Times
Author : John Merriman
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 16,95 MB
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : History
ISBN : 0393934330
Available in both one-volume and two-volume paperback editions, A History of Modern Europe presents a panoramic survey of modern Europe from the Renaissance to the present day. A single author lends a unified approach and consistent style throughout, with an emphasis on the connections of events and people over time. The Third Edition, like the two before it, is authoritative and up-to-date. New to the Third Edition is the theme of empire. From the imperial rivalries between France and Spain in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, through the rise and fall of the Ottoman Turkish empire, and on into the imperial history of the twentieth century—decolonization, the spread of the Soviet empire, and the imperial power of the United States—the theme of empire helps students find commonalities among the events of European history.
Author : Jussi Kurunmäki
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 31,69 MB
Release : 2018-06-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 178533848X
As one of the most influential ideas in modern European history, democracy has fundamentally reshaped not only the landscape of governance, but also social and political thought throughout the world. Democracy in Modern Europe surveys the conceptual history of democracy in modern Europe, from the Industrial Revolutions of the nineteenth century through both world wars and the rise of welfare states to the present era of the European Union. Exploring individual countries as well as regional dynamics, this volume comprises a tightly organized, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date exploration of a foundational issue in European political and intellectual history.
