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Learn about:
- Battles and wars that divided Europe
- Kings, queens and an assortment of dictators
- Europe's growth as an industrial superpower
- The historical foundations of the European Union
A look through Europe's rich history, from the origins of a continent to the modern day
Whether you're a seasoned history buff or a complete novice, European History For Dummies is the perfect guide to the history of a continent full of passion, power and intrigue. From Roman relics and the Renaissance to World Wars and Eurovision, take a fascinating journey through the disasters, triumphs, power struggles and politics that have shaped the Europe we know today. Brimming with facts and stories to bring the past alive, this new edition provides updated information on Europe and its transformation in the 21st century. European History For Dummies packs in the facts alongside the fun and brings the past alive.
- In the beginning ? a look into the origins of the continent, the first Europeans and Europe in the Stone Age
- Your ancient history ? discover Greek city states and learn about the turbulent times of the Roman Empire
- A light at the end of the tunnel ? tour through the Dark Ages and into medieval Europe with the Holy Roman Emperors, Popes and crusaders
- New ideas and new worlds ? the Ottoman Empire, the Reformation, the Renaissance and the New World
- Rise to the top ? watch on as Europe leads the industrial revolution and exerts its control and domination over the world
- Torn apart ? revolutions and World Wars tear the continent apart at the seams
Open the book and find:
- Stone Age to Information Age coverage
- Greeks and Romans running amok
- Castles, knights and the Black Death
- The Reformation and the resulting ruckus
- Napoleon ? of course
- The French Revolution and the rise of nationalism
- Europe and the Age of Empire
- Two World Wars and a revolution in Russia
- A colour section packed with historical images
Learn about:
- Battles and wars that divided Europe
- Kings, queens and an assortment of dictators
- Europe's growth as an industrial superpower
- The historical foundations of the European Union
A look through Europe's rich history, from the origins of a continent to the modern day
Whether you're a seasoned history buff or a complete novice, European History For Dummies is the perfect guide to the history of a continent full of passion, power and intrigue. From Roman relics and the Renaissance to World Wars and Eurovision, take a fascinating journey through the disasters, triumphs, power struggles and politics that have shaped the Europe we know today. Brimming with facts and stories to bring the past alive, this new edition provides updated information on Europe and its transformation in the 21st century. European History For Dummies packs in the facts alongside the fun and brings the past alive.
- In the beginning ? a look into the origins of the continent, the first Europeans and Europe in the Stone Age
- Your ancient history ? discover Greek city states and learn about the turbulent times of the Roman Empire
- A light at the end of the tunnel ? tour through the Dark Ages and into medieval Europe with the Holy Roman Emperors, Popes and crusaders
- New ideas and new worlds ? the Ottoman Empire, the Reformation, the Renaissance and the New World
- Rise to the top ? watch on as Europe leads the industrial revolution and exerts its control and domination over the world
- Torn apart ? revolutions and World Wars tear the continent apart at the seams
Open the book and find:
- Stone Age to Information Age coverage
- Greeks and Romans running amok
- Castles, knights and the Black Death
- The Reformation and the resulting ruckus
- Napoleon ? of course
- The French Revolution and the rise of nationalism
- Europe and the Age of Empire
- Two World Wars and a revolution in Russia
- A colour section packed with historical images
Seán Lang, PhD, is the author of the bestselling British History For Dummies, now in its third edition. He is a senior university lecturer in history and has been teaching history to school, college and university students for more than two decades.
Introduction 1
Part I: Origins of a Continent 7
Chapter 1: Not So Much a Continent, More a Way of Life 9
Chapter 2: The Stone Age Rocks 19
Part II: Europe of the Ancients 31
Chapter 3: You're Ancient History! 33
Chapter 4: The Ups and Downs of the Roman Empire 49
Part III: Middle Ages 63
Chapter 5: Dancing in the Dark Ages 65
Chapter 6: Gold, Murder, and Frankish Sense 79
Chapter 7: Knock, Knock, Knocking Heads at Heaven's Door 95
Chapter 8: Don't Call Us Medieval! 109
Part IV: New Ideas, New Worlds 123
Chapter 9: Back to the Future: The Renaissance 125
Chapter 10: Reformation Ruckus 139
Chapter 11: Mass and Massacre: The Wars of Religion 153
Chapter 12: Tsar Wars 167
Chapter 13: Absolute Power: The Sun King Rises 181
Part V: Europe Rules the World 195
Chapter 14: The (Almost) Irresistible Rise of France and Russia 197
Chapter 15: Seeking Enlightenment 211
Chapter 16: France Catches a Cold - and We're All Still Sneezing 225
Chapter 17: Grime Wave: Europe Gets Industrial 239
Chapter 18: Building Nations 253
Part VI: Europe Tears Itself in Two 267
Chapter 19: Europe's Age of Empire 269
Chapter 20: The War to End All Wars - Doesn't 283
Chapter 21: Revolution in Russia 297
Chapter 22: Europe Goes to Extremes 311
Chapter 23: World War to Cold War 325
Chapter 24: Eurovision 339
Chapter 25: New Millennium: New Europe 351
Part VII: The Part of Tens 365
Chapter 26: Ten Europeans Who Dominated the Continent 367
Chapter 27: Ten Days That Shook Europe - and the World 373
Chapter 28: Ten Places (apart from Naples) to See Before You Die 379
Chapter 29: Ten Things Europe (and the World) Could Have Done Without 385
Index 391
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2011 |
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Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: |
Introduction.Part I: Origins of a Continent.Chapter 1: Not So Much a Continent
More a Way of Life.Chapter 2: The Stone Age Rocks.Part II: Europe of the Ancients.Chapter 3: You're Ancient History!Chapter 4: The Ups and Downs of the Roman Empire.Part III: |
ISBN-13: | 9780470978184 |
ISBN-10: | 047097818X |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Lang, Seán |
Auflage: | 2nd edition |
Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Produktsicherheitsverantwortliche/r, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 235 x 191 x 24 mm |
Von/Mit: | Seán Lang |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 14.03.2011 |
Gewicht: | 0,834 kg |
Seán Lang, PhD, is the author of the bestselling British History For Dummies, now in its third edition. He is a senior university lecturer in history and has been teaching history to school, college and university students for more than two decades.
Introduction 1
Part I: Origins of a Continent 7
Chapter 1: Not So Much a Continent, More a Way of Life 9
Chapter 2: The Stone Age Rocks 19
Part II: Europe of the Ancients 31
Chapter 3: You're Ancient History! 33
Chapter 4: The Ups and Downs of the Roman Empire 49
Part III: Middle Ages 63
Chapter 5: Dancing in the Dark Ages 65
Chapter 6: Gold, Murder, and Frankish Sense 79
Chapter 7: Knock, Knock, Knocking Heads at Heaven's Door 95
Chapter 8: Don't Call Us Medieval! 109
Part IV: New Ideas, New Worlds 123
Chapter 9: Back to the Future: The Renaissance 125
Chapter 10: Reformation Ruckus 139
Chapter 11: Mass and Massacre: The Wars of Religion 153
Chapter 12: Tsar Wars 167
Chapter 13: Absolute Power: The Sun King Rises 181
Part V: Europe Rules the World 195
Chapter 14: The (Almost) Irresistible Rise of France and Russia 197
Chapter 15: Seeking Enlightenment 211
Chapter 16: France Catches a Cold - and We're All Still Sneezing 225
Chapter 17: Grime Wave: Europe Gets Industrial 239
Chapter 18: Building Nations 253
Part VI: Europe Tears Itself in Two 267
Chapter 19: Europe's Age of Empire 269
Chapter 20: The War to End All Wars - Doesn't 283
Chapter 21: Revolution in Russia 297
Chapter 22: Europe Goes to Extremes 311
Chapter 23: World War to Cold War 325
Chapter 24: Eurovision 339
Chapter 25: New Millennium: New Europe 351
Part VII: The Part of Tens 365
Chapter 26: Ten Europeans Who Dominated the Continent 367
Chapter 27: Ten Days That Shook Europe - and the World 373
Chapter 28: Ten Places (apart from Naples) to See Before You Die 379
Chapter 29: Ten Things Europe (and the World) Could Have Done Without 385
Index 391
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2011 |
---|---|
Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: |
Introduction.Part I: Origins of a Continent.Chapter 1: Not So Much a Continent
More a Way of Life.Chapter 2: The Stone Age Rocks.Part II: Europe of the Ancients.Chapter 3: You're Ancient History!Chapter 4: The Ups and Downs of the Roman Empire.Part III: |
ISBN-13: | 9780470978184 |
ISBN-10: | 047097818X |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Lang, Seán |
Auflage: | 2nd edition |
Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Produktsicherheitsverantwortliche/r, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 235 x 191 x 24 mm |
Von/Mit: | Seán Lang |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 14.03.2011 |
Gewicht: | 0,834 kg |