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The Distorted Past

A Re-interpretation of Europe

Josep Fontana author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:13th Apr '95

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This book turns the received wisdom of European history inside out. From discussions of the Gothic, Hun and Vandal invasions and the fall of the Roman Empire, through other great events and issues of European history, Josep Fontana re-examines the traditional acceptance of such ideas as classical heritage, medieval Christendom, reformation and counter-reformation, absolutism, and the idea of progress. At the same time he draws attention to the existence and validity of dissidence, rebellion and variety which are, for him, identifying marks of Europe.

"... an excellent counterpoint to traditional Western civilization texts .... Highly recommended for libraries at all levels." Social & Behavioural Sciences

ISBN: 9780631176220

Dimensions: 240mm x 162mm x 22mm

Weight: 454g

232 pages