A History of Europe: From Prehistory to the 21st Century
Publishing Details
A History of Europe: From Prehistory to the 21st Century
By (Author) Professor Jeremy Black
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Arcturus
15th October 2019
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
940
Physical Properties
256
Width 225mm, Height 280mm
Description
A History of Europe is a masterful narrative, bringing together the continent's common threads of history from the end of the ice ages until the present day.
Travel back in time to rise of the Roman Empire, the brutal Viking raids, the cultural explosion of the Renaissance period, all the way up to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the rise of consumer culture in the 21st century. Accomplished historian Jeremy Black acts as a knowledgeable guide to the past and the ways that it has shaped society today.
Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs, detailed timelines and fascinating maps, A History of Europe takes the sprawling history of the continent and makes it tangible.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-colour maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.
Author Bio
Jeremy Black is one of the leading historians in Britain today. He is Professor of History at the University of Exeter and has written over 100 books covering 18th-century transatlantic history, international relations, the role of the press and the nature of warfare among other subjects. Many of his books have become staples of university courses across the United Kingdom.
