The Seventeenth Century
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work of historical scholarship, The Seventeenth Century by Sir George Clark presents a sweeping panorama of Europe during one of its most turbulent and transformative ages — an era of religious wars, scientific revolution, and the birth of the modern state. Clark chronicles the century's defining forces with forensic precision, from the collapse of religious unity and the rise of absolute monarchies to the intellectual upheavals that reshaped European thought. The work covers economic life, warfare, diplomacy, and culture, weaving together the material and intellectual currents of the age into a cohesive and authoritative narrative. Clark's mastery of the period is evident in his ability to synthesise vast political, social, and economic forces into a lucid and compelling account. First published in 1929 and long considered a standard text in early modern European history, this volume remains a cornerstone of historical literature — its insights into the mechanisms of power, belief, and change as penetrating today as when first written. For any student of history or curious reader, it presents the enduring question: how did a century so defined by conflict and crisis lay the very foundations of the modern world?
Author: Sir George Clark
Format: Paperback
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work of historical scholarship, The Seventeenth Century by Sir George Clark presents a sweeping panorama of Europe during one of its most turbulent and transformative ages — an era of religious wars, scientific revolution, and the birth of the modern state. Clark chronicles the century's defining forces with forensic precision, from the collapse of religious unity and the rise of absolute monarchies to the intellectual upheavals that reshaped European thought. The work covers economic life, warfare, diplomacy, and culture, weaving together the material and intellectual currents of the age into a cohesive and authoritative narrative. Clark's mastery of the period is evident in his ability to synthesise vast political, social, and economic forces into a lucid and compelling account. First published in 1929 and long considered a standard text in early modern European history, this volume remains a cornerstone of historical literature — its insights into the mechanisms of power, belief, and change as penetrating today as when first written. For any student of history or curious reader, it presents the enduring question: how did a century so defined by conflict and crisis lay the very foundations of the modern world?