Celebrated historian John Hirst draws from his own lectures to deliver this ultra-accessible master class on the making of modern Europe, from Ancient Greece through World War II. With over 600,000 copies sold worldwide, this brief history is a global sensation propelled by a thesis of astonishing simplicity: Just three elements-German warfare, Greek and Roman culture, and Christianity-come together to explain everything else, from the Crusades to the Industrial Revolution. Hirst's razor-sharp grasp of cause and effect helps us see with sparkling clarity how the history of Europe-the crucible of liberal democracy-shapes the way we live today.
The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.
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Höhe: 195 mm
Breite: 128 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
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978-1-61519-914-3 (9781615199143)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
John Hirst (1942–2016) was a celebrated historian and social commentator whose notable history books include Australian History in Seven Questions and The Australians. A history professor at La Trobe University for almost 40 years, he lived in Melbourne, Australia.
Contents:
Introduction
Shortest History
Chapter 1: Europe Classical and Medieval
Chapter 2: Europe Modern
Interlude: The Classic Feeling
Longer History
Chapter 3: Invasions and Conquests
Chapter 4: Forms of Government I
Chapter 5: Forms of Government II
Chapter 6 -: Emperors and Popes
Chapter 7: Languages
Chapter 8: The Common People
Interlude: What Is It About Europe?
Destructive Forces
Chapter 9: Industrialization and Revolution
Chapter 10: Two World Wars
List of Maps & List of Images
