Contemporary Europe: A History - Couverture rigide

Hughes, H. Stuart; Wilkinson, James

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0132918404 ISBN 13 : 9780132918404

Editeur : Prentice-Hall, 1994

Synopsis

This survey of European political, cultural and intellectual history from 1914 to 1990 covers events in both Western and Eastern Europe. It includes discussions of Stalin's purges, The Holocaust, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the revolutions of 1989, plus portraits of major political figures.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

For sophomore/senior-level courses in 20th Century Europe, Europe Since 1914, Contemporary Europe. Earlier editions have also been used in advanced (A.P.) high school courses on European history.

Clearly written and organized, this classic survey of European political, social, economic, and intellectual history covers events throughout the Continent from 1914 to the present within a broadly comparative context, treating Europe as a single unit. The author begins with a view of Europe in 1914 with an emphasis on Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean as well as on Western Europe. New edition features thoroughly updated final chapter with the latest research on contemporary topics.

Revue de presse

"I have been using this text for over twenty years. I do believe that, for an undergraduate survey, it is the best on the market, as it provides an excellent balance between factual narrative and analysis." ― Peter Pastor, Montclair State University

"The single most impressive aspect of the book, and the reason why I chose it years ago and continue to use it, is its outstanding scholarship, structured and written in a way that students can understand." ― Charles A. Endress, Angelo State University

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Prentice-Hall
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0132918404
• ISBN 13: 9780132918404
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 640
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible