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The Shortest History of Europe

Categorie	Geschiedenis Europa
Boeknummer	#436767-VB53
Titel	The Shortest History of Europe
Auteur	Hirst, John Bradley
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Brecon : Old Street
Jaar van uitgave	2009
ISBN10	190869906X
ISBN13	9781908699060
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, 8vo.
Samenvatting	Celebrated historian John Hirst offers a fascinating exploration of the qualities that made Europe a world-changing civilisation. The Shortest History of Europe begins with a rapid overview of European civilisation, describing its birth from an unlikely mixture of classical learning, Christianity and German warrior culture. Over the centuries, this unstable blend produced highly distinctive characters - pious knights and belligerent popes, romantics spouting folklore and revolutionaries imitating Rome - and its coming apart provided the dynamic of European history in modern times. Accompanied by lively illustrations, The Shortest History of Europe is a clear, humorous and thought-provoking account of a remarkable civilisation. This new edition brings the story into the present, covering th... (Lees verder)e world wars and beyond. 'Crisp, lucid and evocative' - Australian Book Review John Hirst is the author of numerous acclaimed books, including Freedom on the Fatal Shore and Sense & Nonsense in Australian History. The Shortest History of Europe has been translated into Chinese, Korean, German, Russian, Portuguese and Turkish.
Pagina's	196
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 8,00

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