The Shortest History of Europe - How Conquest, Culture, and Religion Forged a Continent - A Retelling for Our Times (Shortest History)

ISBN: 9781615199143
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Publisher,The Experiment
Publication Date,
Format, Paperback
Weight, 210 g
No. of Pages, 224

Uncover the decisive moments that shaped a world-changing continent. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.

Propelled by a thesis of startling simplicity, celebrated historian John Hirst’s fast-paced account of the making of modern Europe—from Ancient Greece to today—illuminates the continent as never before. Just three elements—German warrior culture, Greek and Roman learning, and Christianity—account for everything 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—and the crucible of liberal democracy—shapes the way we live now.

 

About the Author

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.
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches

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