Books in the Blackwell Classic Histories of Europe series

In the late 18th century German-speaking Europe was a patchwork of undeveloped principalities. Yet by the early 20th century, unified Germany had become the most powerful state in Europe. This book tells the story of this transformation weaving together political, social and cultural history.

The new edition of this volume provides readers with an introduction to a key period in modern European history. The new edition has been updated in the light of recent scholarship and includes a fully revised bibliography.

George Rude's text provides an account of Europe before the great upheaval, outlining both the course of the Revolution in France and Napoleon's rule, and tracing their impact and influence on Europe.

The new edition of this classic history examines the political, economic, social, religious and cultural life of Europe at the height of the Renaissance.J.R. Hale not only records the events of 1480--1520, but also suggests what it was like to have lived in this period.

An introduction to an age of conflict. Taking account of political, economic and social developments, the author examines the lines of division in late 16th-century Europe: between a Protestant North and a Catholic South; between the rich economy of the West and the poverty of the agrarian East.

Revised edition of a popular text. Examines the important roles of Luther and Charles V. Includes an updated bibliography and an afterword by Andrew Pettegree on Elton's work and the enduring significance of this book.

In the new edition of this popular book, Professor Grenville provides a lucid and sympathetic guide to the great political and international changes of the thirty years between 1848 and 1878. For this edition the author has included coverage of the experience of Britain within his discussion of continental Europe.

aeo An updated, revised and redesigned edition of this well known and respected survey. aeo Now include substantial additional coverage of the formation of Yugoslavia. aeo Explores cultural developments as well as politics, war and revolution.

An authoritative and exciting account of the eventful first half of the seventeenth century. * Gives an account of the revolution, civil war and complex international conflicts which brought many states to the edge of collapse in the 1640s.

This fourth edition of Sir John Hale's classic history of England and the Italian Renaissance includes a detailed introduction by Edward Chaney surveying scholarly developments since the book was first published. Fourth edition of Sir John Hale's classic history of England and the Italian Renaissance, first published in 1954.

Describes the rise and fall of France in the sixteenth century. Drawing on research into primary and secondary sources, the author combines narrative with analysis, whilst also reflecting on the cultural, economic and social contexts in which events occurred. It is also suitable for those interested in French history and culture.

This volume offers an introduction to a period characterized by diversity and vitality alongside war, plague, revolution and famine. The history of Europe between 1648 and 1688, often associated with the Age of the Baroque, was in fact disturbed by more cross-currents than almost any other period.