A Companion to Nineteenth-Century Europe, 1789 - 1914
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:3rd Feb '06
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This Companion provides an overview of European history during the 'long' nineteenth century, from 1789 to 1914.
- Consists of 32 chapters written by leading international scholars
- Balances coverage of political, diplomatic and international history with discussion of economic, social and cultural concerns
- Covers both Eastern and Western European states, including Britain
- Pays considerable attention to smaller countries as well as to the great powers
- Compares particular phenomena and developments across Europe
"The nature of the writing is impressive, and any library owning this volume, and other Blackwell Companions, will be a rich library indeed. This book works well as a text for further study at undergraduate level and beyond; it works well as a collection of enjoyable reads; and most importantly, it works well as a reference resource and study aid." (Reference Reviews)
"The volume includes a wealth of interesting and useful information. It provides a clear and concise introduction to many important topics in the history of nineteenth-century Europe. The helpful bibliographic essays at the close of each chapter and the comprehensive bibliography at the end of the book should provide students with additional resources as they pursue their research." (H-Net Reviews)
"A scintillating volume, full of detailed and thought-provoking contributions." (English Historical Review)
"Readers who bring to this book a reasonably strong background and an open mind will be well rewarded." (Choice)
ISBN: 9781405113205
Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 34mm
Weight: 1116g
560 pages