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"In this short, entertaining and thought-provoking book, acclaimed historian John Hirst provides a fascinating exploration of the qualities that have made Europe a world-changing civilisation.Starting with a rapid historical overview from the ancient Greeks to the present day (the 'shortest history' itself), Hirst goes on to explore in detail what makes Europe unique: its political evolution; the shaping influence of its linguistic boundaries; the crucial role played by power struggles between Pope and Emperor; and of course the great invasions and conquests that have transformed the continent. Written with clarity, feeling and wit, The Shortest History of Europe is a tour-de-force: read in a single afternoon, it will be remembered for a lifetime. NB This is a updated and expanded edition, with new sections covering the industrial revolution, the world wars and the postwar period."--Provided by publisher
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Shortest History of Europe, John Hirst
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- Publicado en
- 2018
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- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- John Hirst
- Editorial
- Old Street Publishing
- Publicado en
- 2018
- Formato
- Tapa blanda
- ISBN10
- 1910400807
- ISBN13
- 9781910400807
- Serie
- Etiquetas
- No ficción, Ciencias sociales, Tema histórico, Historia, Ciencias políticas & Política, Política, Ciencia, Regalos para abuelo, Medieval, Historia de Europa, Antigüedad, Historia Cultural, Era moderna
- Primera publicación
- 2009
- Título original
- The Shortest History of Europe
- Calificación
- 3,95 de 5
- Descripción
- "In this short, entertaining and thought-provoking book, acclaimed historian John Hirst provides a fascinating exploration of the qualities that have made Europe a world-changing civilisation.Starting with a rapid historical overview from the ancient Greeks to the present day (the 'shortest history' itself), Hirst goes on to explore in detail what makes Europe unique: its political evolution; the shaping influence of its linguistic boundaries; the crucial role played by power struggles between Pope and Emperor; and of course the great invasions and conquests that have transformed the continent. Written with clarity, feeling and wit, The Shortest History of Europe is a tour-de-force: read in a single afternoon, it will be remembered for a lifetime. NB This is a updated and expanded edition, with new sections covering the industrial revolution, the world wars and the postwar period."--Provided by publisher