The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern Europe by T C W Blanning

The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern Europe by T C W Blanning

BLThe only fully illustrated general history of modern Europe BLFeatures over 150 pictures, including 24 pages of colour This lavishly illustrated history of Europe, from the late eighteenth century to the present day, offers a fascinating guide to the momentous events, achievements, and personalities that have stamped their mark on the great continent. Each of the eleven contributors is a scholar of international standing, and together they present an account of modern Europe which is both stimulating and accessible. Writing incisively and entertainingly, they trace Europe's turbulent history from the beginnings of the revolution in France to the break-up of the Soviet Union and today's new kaleidoscope of nation-states. The volume presents both change and continuity, revolutions and stability--not only in politics but also in the economic, social, cultural and military life of Europe--while the great wealth of illustrations complements the text at every stage. Everyone who reads this book will achieve a better understanding of the world in which we live, how it came to be what it is, and even where it may be going next. Contributors... John Roberts, former Warden of Merton College, Oxford Clive Trebilcock, Pembroke College, Cambridge Hew Strachan, University of Glasgow Pamela Pilbeam, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, London T. C. W. Blanning, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge Paul Preston, LSEHarold James, Princeton University Richard Overy, King's College, London Richard Bessel, Open University Martin Jay, University of California, Berkeley David Reynolds, Christ's College, Cambridge

Until his retirement in 2009, Tim Blanning was a professor of modern European history at the University of Cambridge, and he remains a fellow of Sidney Sussex College and of the British Academy. He is the general editor of The Oxford History of Modern Europe and The Short Oxford History of Europe. He is also the author of The Culture of Power and the Power of Culture, which won a prestigious German prize and was short-listed for the British Academy Book Prize, the New York Times bestseller The Pursuit of Glory, The Triumph of Music, and The Romantic Revolution. In 2000 he was awarded a Pilkington Prize for teaching by the University of Cambridge.

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ISBN 13	9780198203742
ISBN 10	0198203748
Title	The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern Europe
Author	T C W Blanning
Series	Oxford Illustrated Histories Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	1996-02-01
Number of pages	372
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