
The Scribner Library of Modern Europe
Since 1914, 5 Volume Set
Charles Scribner's Sons (Publisher)
Published on 1. October 2006
Book
Hardback
2500 pages
978-0-684-31365-8 (ISBN)
Description
The tumultuous recent century of Europe's history is traced in this five-volume set, which picks up the story begun in its companion set, < I>Europe 1789-1914< /I>. < P>Profiling the age of war and reconstruction, < I>Europe Since 1914< /I> details European history from the Bolshevik Revolution to the European Union, linking it to the history of the rest of the world. Many transformations in the European story are covered in this easily accessible collection of about 675 illustrations and 920 articles: Europe sundered by war and genocide, Europe reconfigured after World War II and the Cold War, and Europe making a new place for itself on the world stage. Written by about 500 leading experts from universities all over the world, the set effectively covers a broad scope, encompassing the period's scientific and economic, social and cultural, political and military developments. Users will find in it the major facts about the period, clear explanations of the main lines of scholarly interpretation and guidance through scholarly controversies. Sidebars add interest and clarification, a chronology and thematic outline offer concise context that builds meaningful connections, and article specific bibliographies offer guidance for further reading. Each volume also includes an 8-page color insert and a comprehensive index that allows quick access to target information.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Farmington Hills, MI
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Gale
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 457 mm
Width: 318 mm
Thickness: 146 mm
Weight
10750 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-684-31365-8 (9780684313658)
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