A History of Modern Europe

A History of Modern Europe
Author: Albert S. Lindemann
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 597
Release: 2012-12-10
Genre: 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

A Concise History of Modern Europe

A Concise History of Modern Europe
Author: David S. Mason
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2011-01-16
Genre: 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.

Democracy in Modern Europe

Democracy in Modern Europe
Author: Jussi Kurunmäki
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2018-06-19
Genre: 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.

The Development of Modern Europe: An Introduction to the Study of Current History;

The Development of Modern Europe: An Introduction to the Study of Current History;
Author: James Harvey Robinson
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Total Pages: 610
Release: 2019-03-23
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781010904199

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