Early Modern Europe: An Oxford History - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198207603 ISBN 13: 9780198207603

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 2001

Synopsis

This extensively illustrated book offers a new kind of introduction to Europe between 1500 and 1800. It considers the evolving economy and society - the basic facts of life for the majority of Europe's people. It shows how the religious and intellectual unity of western culture fragmented and dissolved under the impact of new ideas. It also examines politics to consider the emergence of modern attitudes and techniques in governing.

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Review:

this lucidly written, erudite and important book/ Patrick Richards, Day By Day, 30/04/99.

this is a coherent, informative and thoughtful treatment of three centuries of European history./Paul Dukes, Journal of European Studies 32 (2002)

Synopsis:

'Early Modern' is a term applied to the period which falls between the end of the middle ages and the beginning of the nineteenth century. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Europe in this period, exploring the changes and transitions involved in the move towards modernity. Nine newly commissioned chapters under the careful editorship of Euan Cameron cover social, political, economic, and cultural perspectives, all contributing to a full and vibrant picture of Europe during this time. The chapters are organized thematically, and consider the evolving European economy and society, the impact of new ideas on religion, and the emergence of modern political attitudes and techniques. The text is complemented with many illustrations throughout to give a feel of the changes in life beyond the raw historical data.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0198207603
• ISBN 13: 9780198207603
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 440
• Editor: Cameron Euan