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Brings to life one of the most extraordinary periods in European history, from the introvert continent after the Thirty Years War to the dynamic one that experienced the French Revolution. '...this history of Europe is a truly glorious book' John Adamson, "Sunday Times"
Synopsis
Presents one of the most extraordinary periods in European history - from the battered, introvert continent after the 30 Years War to the dynamic one that experienced the French Revolution and the wars of Napoleon. This title explores an era of unprecedented change, growth and cultural, political and technological ferment that shaped societies.