Books in the Short Oxford History of Europe series

This book provides a set of thematic interpretations of one of the most dynamic and formative periods in Europe's history. Chapters from the world's leading scholars of the period offer an authoritative, up-to-date and exciting approach to the subject.

The eighteenth century was a time of expansion, forming the hinge between the old world and the new for, by its end, change was not only detectable, it was also seen to be irreversible. These specially commissioned chapters, written by experts in the field, address all the major issues in Europe's political, economic, religious, cultural, and international history.

Lying between the two great "peaks" of European history, the Reformation and Enlightenment, the 17th century can appear not to have a popular identity itself. The contributors to this work, however, show the heavy significance of 17th-century events, addressing society, politics and culture.

Classical Greece provides an analysis of the physical setting of and the archaic legacy to the classical city, its economy, its civic and religious institutions, the waging of war between cities, the occurrence and ancient analysis of conflict within the city, and the private life of the citizen.

The 17th century, heavy with significance for the future of Europe, is explored by Professor Bergin and six authors as they address in turn, economy; society; politics; war and international relations; science, thought and culture ("The Age of Curiosity"); and Europe's role in the wider world.

This is the third volume in the "Short Oxford History of Europe" covering the history of Classical Greece. Contributors tackle the key issues including society, economy, religion, politics, and culture. The focus is on classical Greece as a whole, and not simply the cities of Athens and Sparta.

In the 19th century Europe changed more rapidly and radically than during any prior period. This volume offers an approach to understanding one of the most complex periods of modern history, addressing all the major issues.

Follows the key themes of politics, society, economy, culture, religion, and the position of Europe in the world through 600 years of transition. This book focuses on the territory of Latin Christian Europe, and incorporates comparisons with other areas affected by western European civilisation, such as Scandinavia, eastern Europe, and Byzantium.

This edited volume brings together experts on the later middle ages to chart the principle developments of medieval Europe.