The short Oxford history of Europe. Europe, 1789-1914 / Nineteenth century 19th century edited by T.C.W. Blanning. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, (c)2000. - 1 online resource (xii, 304 pages) : illustrations, maps

Includes bibliographies and index.

-- the end of the old regime / Politics / Society / The European economy, 1815-1914 / Culture / International politics, peace, and war, 1815-1914 / Overseas expansion, imperialism, and empire, 1815-1914 / into the twentieth century / T.C.W. Blanning -- Robert Tombs -- Colin Heywood -- Niall Ferguson -- James J. Sheehan -- Paul W. Schroeder -- A.G. Hopkins -- T.C.W. Blanning.

The complete "Short Oxford History of Europe" series covers the history of of Europe from Classical Greece to the present in ten volumes. In each, experts write to their strengths tackling the key issues including society, economy, religion, politics and culture head-on in chapters that offer wide-ranging surveys and searching analyses. Each book is specifically designed with the non-specialist reader in mind; but the authority of the contributors and the vigour of the interpretations makes them suitable reading for fellow academics across a range of disciplines.; In the 19th century Europe changed more rapidly and radically than during any prior period. This volume offers an approach to understanding one of the most complex periods of modern history, addressing all the major issues.



9780191591945 9781280446337 9780198731351 9786610446339 6610446334

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GB99-U5928


Europe--Civilization--19th century.


Electronic Books.

D359 / .S567 2000