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Modern Europeans are marked by a conviction that change is constant and necessary, leading to a strong sense of dynamism in their society. Over the past two centuries, they have transformed not only their continent but the entire world. This richly illustrated history covers Europe from the late eighteenth century to the present, highlighting significant events, achievements, and influential figures that have shaped the continent. Authored by a team of leading scholars, this work is both authoritative and accessible, exploring themes of change and continuity across political, economic, social, cultural, and military dimensions. It traces Europe’s tumultuous history, from the French Revolution and the world wars to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the emergence of diverse nation-states today. Key figures from various fields, including politics, technology, and the arts, are vividly portrayed, showcasing their contributions and failures. The narrative includes social and cultural insights, such as the role of personality cults, the economic impact of nylon stockings post-World War II, and the influence of religion in the formation of new nations. This intellectually rewarding book, the only fully illustrated general history of modern Europe, features over 240 illustrations, enhancing the reader's understanding of the continent's past and its implications for the future.
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The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern Europe, T. C. W. Blanning
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- Année de publication
- 1996
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- Abîmé
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- 3,72 €
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- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- T. C. W. Blanning
- Éditeur
- Oxford University Press
- Publié
- 1996
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 362
- ISBN10
- 0198203748
- ISBN13
- 9780198203742
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Thème historique, Commerce, Affaires & Gestion, Manuels et guides, Économie, 20e siècle, Europe, Histoire de l'Europe, Histoire sociale, Histoire économique
- Description
- Modern Europeans are marked by a conviction that change is constant and necessary, leading to a strong sense of dynamism in their society. Over the past two centuries, they have transformed not only their continent but the entire world. This richly illustrated history covers Europe from the late eighteenth century to the present, highlighting significant events, achievements, and influential figures that have shaped the continent. Authored by a team of leading scholars, this work is both authoritative and accessible, exploring themes of change and continuity across political, economic, social, cultural, and military dimensions. It traces Europe’s tumultuous history, from the French Revolution and the world wars to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the emergence of diverse nation-states today. Key figures from various fields, including politics, technology, and the arts, are vividly portrayed, showcasing their contributions and failures. The narrative includes social and cultural insights, such as the role of personality cults, the economic impact of nylon stockings post-World War II, and the influence of religion in the formation of new nations. This intellectually rewarding book, the only fully illustrated general history of modern Europe, features over 240 illustrations, enhancing the reader's understanding of the continent's past and its implications for the future.