Europe Since Napoleon
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner.
A landmark work in modern European historiography, Europe Since Napoleon presents a sweeping and authoritative account of the continent's political, social, and cultural transformation from the Napoleonic era through the mid-twentieth century. David Thomson chronicles the rise and fall of empires, the revolutionary upheavals of 1848, the unification of Germany and Italy, and the catastrophic world wars that reshaped the European order, weaving these complex threads into a coherent and compelling narrative. Written with clarity and intellectual rigour, the book argues that the forces unleashed by Napoleon — nationalism, liberalism, and modern warfare — set the trajectory for all subsequent European history. Thomson's analytical approach illuminates the deep structural currents beneath the surface of political events, making this an indispensable text for students and general readers alike. Originally published in the Pelican series, it remains one of the most widely read introductions to modern European history.
Author: David Thomson
Format: Paperback
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner.
A landmark work in modern European historiography, Europe Since Napoleon presents a sweeping and authoritative account of the continent's political, social, and cultural transformation from the Napoleonic era through the mid-twentieth century. David Thomson chronicles the rise and fall of empires, the revolutionary upheavals of 1848, the unification of Germany and Italy, and the catastrophic world wars that reshaped the European order, weaving these complex threads into a coherent and compelling narrative. Written with clarity and intellectual rigour, the book argues that the forces unleashed by Napoleon — nationalism, liberalism, and modern warfare — set the trajectory for all subsequent European history. Thomson's analytical approach illuminates the deep structural currents beneath the surface of political events, making this an indispensable text for students and general readers alike. Originally published in the Pelican series, it remains one of the most widely read introductions to modern European history.