The shortest history of Europe : how conquest, culture, and religion forged a continent--a retelling for our times

Hirst, John (John Bradley), 1942-2016, author.

Book 2022

Hirst provides a fast-paced class on three millennia of Europe's history. From Ancient Greece through World War II, he helps us all see how the history of Europe -- the crucible of liberal democracy -- shaped the continent, and how it shapes the way we live now.

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Europe Civilization

Europe History

Part of a Series:

Shortest history Shortest history series

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ISBN:

9781615199143

Edition:

Revised edition

Description:

217 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm

Notes:

"Originally published in Australia by Black Inc. in 2012. First published in North America in revised form by The Experiment, LLC, in 2022"--Title page verso
Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Europe classical and medieval
Europe modern
The classic feeling
Invasions and conquests
Forms of government I
Forms of government II
Emperors and popes
Languages
The common people
What is it about Europe?
Industrialization and revolution
Two world wars

LCCN:

2022028877

Control Number:

3212187

Other Authors:

Slaveski, Filip, writer of afterword

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