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The Shortest History of Europe: How Conquest, Culture, and Religion Forged a Continent―A Retelling for Our Times (The Shortest History Series) Spiral-Bound | 2022-11-08

John Hirst Filip Slaveski

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Uncover the decisive moments that shaped a world-changing continent. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read. Celebrated historian John Hirst draws from his own lectures to deliver this ultra-accessible master class on the making of modern Europe, from Ancient Greece through World War II. With over 600,000 copies sold worldwide, this brief history is a global sensation propelled by a thesis of astonishing simplicity: Just three elements―German warfare, Greek and Roman culture, and Christianity―come together to explain everything else, from the Crusades to the Industrial Revolution. Hirst's razor-sharp grasp of cause and effect helps us see with sparkling clarity how the history of Europe―the crucible of liberal democracy―shapes the way we live today. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read. 74 B&W maps and images Read more
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Original Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224 pages
ISBN-10: 1541788559
Item Weight: 0.46 lbs
Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 7.76 inches
Customer Reviews: 3 out of 5 stars 1,001 to 10,000 ratings
"Jenkins has produced the sort of work that not only compacts people and places into manageable form but also has wit and insight enough to bring a sense of freshness even to a knowledgeable history buff."--BOOKLIST
Sir Simon David Jenkins is a British author and newspaper columnist and editor. He served as editor of the Evening Standard from 1976 to 1978 and of the Times from 1990 to 1992. He currently writes columns for both the Guardian and Evening Standard. He is the author of many books, among them A Short History of England (PublicAffairs). He lives in London.