A Dictionary of Eighteenth-century World History

A Dictionary of Eighteenth-century World History

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This dictionary supplies information and facts on the chief personalities, events, wars, political and social developments of the 18th century. Its longer essays offer an interpretative view of the century, with up-to-date surveys of the latest historical thinking on controversial topics.

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A Dictionary of Eighteenth-century World History by Jeremy Black

This dictionary - ranging from the wars of the 1690s to the defeat of Napoleon in 1815 - provides an introduction to 18th-century world history. Written by experts from many parts of the world, it is international in scope. Its shorter entries form a compendium of information and facts on the chief personalities, events, wars, political and social developments of the period. Its longer essays offer an interpretative view of the century, with up-to-date surveys of the latest historical thinking on controversial topics. Entries include advice on further reading, and a system of cross references provides guidance on the depth and breadth of information covered.
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ISBN 13 9780631180685
ISBN 10 0631180680
Title A Dictionary of Eighteenth-century World History
Author Jeremy Black
Series Blackwell History Dictionaries
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1994-11-27
Number of pages 512
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