A Dictionary Of Eighteenth Century World History (Blackwell History Dictionaries) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0631180680 ISBN 13: 9780631180685

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1994

Synopsis

This dictionary - ranging from the wars of the 1690s to the defeat of Napoleon in 1815 - provides an introduction to 18th-century world history. Written by experts from many parts of the world, it is international in scope. Its shorter entries form a compendium of information and facts on the chief personalities, events, wars, political and social developments of the period. Its longer essays offer an interpretative view of the century, with up-to-date surveys of the latest historical thinking on controversial topics. Entries include advice on further reading, and a system of cross references provides guidance on the depth and breadth of information covered.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0631180680
• ISBN 13: 9780631180685
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 512
• Editor: Blume Warren