Milestones Of History 6: The Pen And The Sword
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Jacket: Very good
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At the crossroads of intellectual revolution and armed conflict, Milestones of History 6: The Pen and the Sword chronicles one of history's most turbulent and transformative eras — a period stretching across the mid-17th century when the written word and the drawn blade shaped the destiny of nations. Edited by Christopher Hibbert, this richly illustrated volume presents a panoramic sweep of pivotal events from approximately 1635 to 1661, encompassing the English Civil War, the rise of Qing Dynasty China, and the consolidation of European power, all rendered through vivid imagery and authoritative historical narrative. Hibbert, a celebrated popular historian renowned for his accessible yet rigorous prose, masterfully illustrates how culture, politics, and warfare were inextricably linked during this age of upheaval. Part of the ambitious Milestones of History series published by Newsweek Books, this volume argues that the era's defining tension — between enlightenment and violence, between the scholar's quill and the soldier's steel — laid the groundwork for the modern world. A compelling companion for any student of history, it leaves the reader questioning which ultimately proved mightier.
Author: Christopher Hibbert
Format: Hardback
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of intellectual revolution and armed conflict, Milestones of History 6: The Pen and the Sword chronicles one of history's most turbulent and transformative eras — a period stretching across the mid-17th century when the written word and the drawn blade shaped the destiny of nations. Edited by Christopher Hibbert, this richly illustrated volume presents a panoramic sweep of pivotal events from approximately 1635 to 1661, encompassing the English Civil War, the rise of Qing Dynasty China, and the consolidation of European power, all rendered through vivid imagery and authoritative historical narrative. Hibbert, a celebrated popular historian renowned for his accessible yet rigorous prose, masterfully illustrates how culture, politics, and warfare were inextricably linked during this age of upheaval. Part of the ambitious Milestones of History series published by Newsweek Books, this volume argues that the era's defining tension — between enlightenment and violence, between the scholar's quill and the soldier's steel — laid the groundwork for the modern world. A compelling companion for any student of history, it leaves the reader questioning which ultimately proved mightier.