Echoing his acclaimed a short history of england, jenkins new volume surveys two millennia of europes past from enmity to enlightenment and beyond in an expertly concise summary. A short history of the short story prospect magazine. In between are births, deaths, court intrigue and fullblown battles. Best history books 2729 books meet your next favorite book. In each, experts write to their strengths tackling the key issues including society, economy, religion, politics, and culture headon in chapters that will be at once wideranging surveys and searching analyses. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. The book offers the reader an integral, complete and concise history of how the greek and roman cultures are the basis of all of europe. In this dazzling new history, bestselling author simon jenkins grippingly tells the story of its evolution from warring peoples to peace, wealth and freedom a story that twists and turns from greece and rome, through the dark ages.
The first short, singlevolume history of the continent. Written with clarity, feeling and wit,the shortest history of europe is a tourdeforce. Future generations of undergraduates and postgraduates alike will have cause to be grateful for a stimulating introduction to a major area of european studies. This 12th edition includes a new authorsandy bardsley of moravian collegewho has joined judith bennett in an enterprise that began with the late c. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a short history of europe. The european union as we know it started its journey over half a century ago. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. The lion didnt chase the oxen, the wolf didnt hunt the sheep, and owls didnt swoop on the mice in the field. Guide to the study of early modern european history for. In his introduction, simon jenkinsa notable journalist and writer on history, politics, and. In his introduction, simon jenkinsa notable journalist and writer on. A short history of europe by simon jenkins waterstones. Visionary leaders came together to create economic and political stability to ensure long term peace in europe. From pericles to putin kindle edition by jenkins, simon.
This short history of europe is told simply and accessibly, yet provides the political, economic, social and cultural context for europes increasing integration, based on the three pillars of greek political thought, roman law and the christian religion, including analysis of new material, antony alcock brings his history fully uptodate. Celebrated historian john hirst offers a fascinating exploration of the qualities that made europe a worldchanging civilisation. During the neolithic era and the time of the indoeuropean migrations europe saw human inflows from east and southeast and subsequent important cultural and material exchange. A classic study of the forms of life, thought, and art in france and the netherlands in the 14th and 15th centuries, it is the remarkable work of dutch historian johan huizinga. Roberts has written a history of europe that examines the political, social, economic, and cultural facets of the. A short history of europe, from the fall of the roman empire to the fall of the eastern empire. The authors draw on new work in gender studies, environmental history, anthropology and cultural history to illustrate the animating force of the period. Despite the importance of europes politics, economy and culture, there has not been until now a concise book to tell this story. An immensely rewarding book from a gifted writer harold evans. In this dazzling new history, bestselling author simon jenkins grippingly tells the story of its evolution from warring peoples to peace, wealth and freedom a story that twists and turns from greece and rome, through the dark ages, the.
A short history of europe antony alcock palgrave macmillan. A short history of europe, from pericles to putin, by simon jenkins. European stories and fairy tales fairytales of the world. History of europe, history of european peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present.
The book surveys the history of humankind from the evolution of archaic human species in the. The short story emerged in a blitzkrieg of 19thcentury magazine publishing, reached its apotheosis with chekhov, and became one of the great 20thcentury art forms. It won the wolfson history prize and the national book critics circle award. Short oxford history of europe oxford university press. A history is the best text on one of the key events of european history. A short history of europe by simon jenkins, 97802452526, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. From the greeks and romans to the present day 2nd edition by antony alcock author 4. A history of europe since 1945 by tony judt, a distant mirror. British historian jenkins a short history of england turns his attention to continental europe in this swift, engaging traditional political history. This book is a great summary of the history of medieval europe, its well written and thorough. 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.
A short history of europe, from pericles to putin, by simon jenkins this book, simon jenkins writes, is aimed at those without the time or inclination for a longer. The complete short oxford history of europe series editor. In this dazzling new history, bestselling author simon jenkins grippingly tells the story of its evolution. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates. The period known as classical antiquity began with the emergence of the citystates of ancient greece. William boyd reveals his taxonomy of the short story, and assesses the state of the british form. Over the centuries, this unstable blend produced highly distinctive. Hollister, new coauthor judith bennett brings expanded coverage of womens history, social and cultural history, the role of the common man and woman of the middle. A short history of europe, from the fall of the roman. A short history seeks to introduce todays students to the medieval roots of our own society. The first short, singlevolume history of the continent, from the author of.
It furthers the universitys objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. There was a time, so the story goes, when all the animals lived together in harmony. Once a year they would get together and choose a king, the thieves and the cockerel admin. Among his many books are maps and history, war and the world, and a short history of britain. Future generations of undergraduates and postgraduates alike will have cause to be grateful for a stimulating introduction to a. A short history will soon be out in a new edition from oxford university press. From pericles to putin is a capable singlevolume history of the geopolitical entity of europe. What are the best books for learning about european history. A short history of europe begins with neanderthals and concludes with the 2016 vote by the united kingdom to leave the european union. Reviews there could be no more timely subject for any history than the long relationship between these islands and the other countries of europe and there is no one better equipped to write that history than jeremy black whose mastery of. Oxford university press is a department of the university of oxford. Dks history books take you through the human evolution of early man to life in the 21st century. The history of europe covers the people inhabiting europe from prehistory to the present. The first short narrative history of the continent, from the author of the bestselling a short history of england.
A concise and lively survey that introduces students to the people, ideas, and conflicts in european history from the thirty years war to the napoleonic era. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Antony alcocks a short history of europe offers a straightforward, meticulously researched account. A short history of europe, from pericles to putin, by. And it is relatively novel in that it eschews the history of the states of europe. An interesting book that serves as a quick guide to the history of europe through its three main eras.
A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Its western frontiers seem clearly defined by its coastline, yet the position of the british isles remains equivocal. Warren hollisters clear historical vision and engaging teaching style, this classic text has been judiciously revised by judith bennett. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Its big, packs in a lot, and the single author ties things together better than many multiauthor works. Regrettably, jenkinss book adds little that is new, aside, perhaps, from some useful commentary on how europes present woes are simply the.
Visually stimulating, dk history books cover the historical figures, events, cultures and inventions that have shaped our modern world. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. If you are taking a medieval history class and they require you have the 11th edition, dont waste your money, this 10th edition is word for word for the vast majority of the book. Simon jenkins is author of bestselling books britains 100 best railway stations, a short history of england, englands thousand best churches and englands. A short history of europe audiobook by simon jenkins.
It is that books sections on europe that serve as the core of this new work. In one of the bestselling irish memoirs of all time, taylor fondly remembers growing up. From then on, many others have followed in their footsteps, striving to build on this vision through successive treaties. The first short narrative history of the continent, from the author of the bestselling a short history of england europe has for two millennia been. Short oxford history of europe series librarything. I didnt mean this to be a list of pop history, but i think its too late now, so you might as well go ahead. Just wellwritten, wellresearched, informative and interesting books for historians, history students and history enthusiasts.
The calamitous 14th century the fourteenth century reflects two contradictory images. For now, avoid forcing the issue with mere lists of works possessing an. This book, simon jenkins writes, is aimed at those without. Nb this is a updated and expanded edition, with new sections covering the industrial revolution, the world wars and the postwar period. This book is specifically designed to make the reformation period more accessible and interesting to todays readers. Professor t c w blanning will cover the history of europe from classical greece to the present in ten volumes. Proper nonfiction history books, not historical fiction, about any period, event, area or topic you like. Killeens wellillustrated book is among the most accessible introductions to irish history.
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