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"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."--Provided by publisher
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Shortest History of Europe, John Hirst
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2018
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- (In brossura)
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- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- John Hirst
- Editore
- Old Street Publishing
- Pubblicato
- 2018
- Formato
- In brossura
- ISBN10
- 1910400807
- ISBN13
- 9781910400807
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Scienze sociali, Tema stórico, Storia, Scienze politiche & Politica, Politica, Scienza, Regali per il nonno, Medioevo, Storia d'Europa, Tempi antichi, Storia Culturale, Età Moderna
- Prima pubblicazione
- 2009
- Titolo originale
- The Shortest History of Europe
- Valutazione
- 3,95 su 5
- Descrizione
- "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."--Provided by publisher