Trace the rise and fall of Europe’s great powers through wars, treaties, and shifting alliances.
This nonfiction history scans the long arc of European revolutions and statecraft from the end of the Roman era to the Congress of Vienna. It explains how dynastic ambitions, commercial interests, and balance-of-power calcualtions reshaped borders, economies, and the fate of nations. You’ll see how leaders like Louis XIV, Catherine the Great, and Napoleon influenced a continent’s course, often through alliances, conquests, and negotiations that defined the modern map.
- Discover how wars, alliances, and diplomacy changed Europe’s political system
- Learn how commerce and finance began to drive state policy
- Follow the major figures and turning points that redirected history
- Understand the evolving balance of power that shaped the 17th to early 19th centuries
Ideal for readers seeking a clear, big‑picture account of European political change and its lasting impact.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book covers the second and third major periods of European history from the mid-17th century to the early 18th century. The author focuses on the effects of wars and power struggles of the time, and how these led to new political dynamics on the continent. The book discusses the implications of the Peace of Westphalia, the military predominance of France, and the Spanish Succession, concluding that the period saw many significant changes to the political landscape of Europe and introduced new forms of statecraft and warfare which would influence later centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331825241_0
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331825241
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331825241
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)