The Fall Of The Dynasties: The Collapse Of The Old Order 1905-1922
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: none. Binding condition: Intact. Stickers/labels: Library sticker on spine.
A landmark work of popular history, The Fall of the Dynasties: The Collapse of the Old Order 1905–1922 chronicles the seismic political and social upheaval that tore apart the great imperial houses of Europe in the early twentieth century. Edmond Taylor traces the arc of collapse from the twilight of the Romanovs, Habsburgs, Hohenzollerns, and Ottomans through the catastrophic crucible of World War One, revealing how centuries-old regimes crumbled under the pressure of nationalism, war, and revolution. Written with the authority of a seasoned foreign correspondent, the narrative balances sweeping historical analysis with vivid, human detail, bringing to life the emperors, diplomats, and revolutionaries who shaped — and were destroyed by — the era. Part of the Mainstream of the Modern World series, this authoritative account remains an essential read for anyone seeking to understand how the modern world was forged from the ruins of empire.
Author: Edmond Taylor
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, Readers Union / Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: none. Binding condition: Intact. Stickers/labels: Library sticker on spine.
A landmark work of popular history, The Fall of the Dynasties: The Collapse of the Old Order 1905–1922 chronicles the seismic political and social upheaval that tore apart the great imperial houses of Europe in the early twentieth century. Edmond Taylor traces the arc of collapse from the twilight of the Romanovs, Habsburgs, Hohenzollerns, and Ottomans through the catastrophic crucible of World War One, revealing how centuries-old regimes crumbled under the pressure of nationalism, war, and revolution. Written with the authority of a seasoned foreign correspondent, the narrative balances sweeping historical analysis with vivid, human detail, bringing to life the emperors, diplomats, and revolutionaries who shaped — and were destroyed by — the era. Part of the Mainstream of the Modern World series, this authoritative account remains an essential read for anyone seeking to understand how the modern world was forged from the ruins of empire.