The Shortest History of Europe - Couverture souple

Hirst, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1910400807 ISBN 13 : 9781910400807

Editeur : Old Street Publishing, 2018

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

READ IN AN AFTERNOON. REMEMBER FOR A LIFETIME.
In this short, entertaining and thought-provoking book, acclaimed historian John Hirst provides a fascinating exploration of the qualities that have made Europe a world-changing civilisation.
Starting with a rapid historical overview from the ancient Greeks to the present day (the 'shortest history' itself), Hirst goes on to explore in detail what makes Europe unique: its political evolution; the shaping influence of its linguistic boundaries; the crucial role played by power struggles between Pope and Emperor; and of course the great invasions and conquests that have transformed the continent.
Written with clarity, feeling and wit, The Shortest History of Europe is a tour-de-force: read in a single afternoon, it will be remembered for a lifetime.
NB This is a updated and expanded edition, with new sections covering the industrial revolution, the world wars and the postwar period.

Revue de presse :

'Beautifully and sparely constructed, yet rich in fact, feeling and detail'
James Button

'A wise, illuminating little book'
>Sydney Morning Herald

'An entertaining, learned piece of historical compression'
The Age
'Constantly thought-provoking'
The Courier Mail

'The balance of analysis and description, generalisation and specific instance, is beautifully maintained'
ABR --...

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Old Street Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1910400807
• ISBN 13: 9781910400807
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240