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A Short History of Europe

A Short History of Europe From the Greeks and Romans to the Present Day

Hardback (27 Apr 1998)

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Publisher's Synopsis

'Antony Alcock's A Short History of Europe... offers a straightforward, meticulously researched account; one which provides the student with clear and detailed analysis. Future generations of undergraduates and postgraduates alike will have cause to be grateful for a stimulating introduction to a major area of European studies.' - J.E. Spence, Associate Fellow, Royal Institute of International Affairs;The historical development of Europe from the Greek city states through to the 1992 Maastricht Treaty on European integration, including the rise of Christianity, the contributions of the Roman and Byzantine Empires, the rivalry between the Papacy and Holy Roman Empire, and the consequences for the rise of states, European domination of the world following the voyages of discovery, continental royal absolutism and British political liberty, the impacts of the French and Industrial Revolutions, the two world wars, the integration process since 1945 and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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Macmillan

Macmillan is the hardback imprint of Pan Macmillan and publishes major British and international fiction authors as well as serious history, biography & memoir, politics, sport and current affairs. It also publishes a wide variety of annuals and series.

Book information

ISBN: 9780333648308
Publisher: Macmillan
Imprint: Macmillan
Pub date:
DEWEY: 940
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 514g
Height: 222mm
Width: 141mm
Spine width: 27mm