The Nineteenth Century: Europe 1789-1914

by Timothy C.W. Blanning

Book Overview

In the nineteenth century Europe changed more rapidly and more radically than during any prior period. These six specially commissioned chapters by eminent historians offer the student and general reader a unique approach to understanding one of the most complex periods of modern history, addressing all the major issues in Europe's political, social, economic, cultural, international, and Imperial history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198731353
• ISBN13: 9780198731351
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Compilation of events in 19th century

Survey of the 19th Century events in Europe beginning with the French Revolution/Napoleonic Era and ending with the advent of World War I written form different points of view. Many of the aspects effecting the growth and development of the nations is introduced. Blanning's contribution is a good introduction to the 19th Century that should be complimented with a more comprehensive composition.

A Worthy Collection of Worthy Essays by Worthy Historians

An excellent thematic approach to the social, economic, and political processes of the nineteenth century. Essential for the student of modern European history, especially for those interested in the origins of the First World War--an excellent chapter on "International Politics, Peace, and War" by Paul Schroeder.Particularly good in emphasizing that the world did not start in 1945; in order to understand the 20th century we must understand the 19th.