Description
| Product ID: | 9780198207603 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Early Modern Europe |
| Subtitle: | An Oxford History |
| Authors: | Author: Euan Cameron |
| Page Count: | 440 |
| Subjects: | European history, European history, History, History, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Europe, c 1500 to c 1600, c 1600 to c 1700, c 1700 to c 1800, c 1800 to c 1900 |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating An introduction to Europe between 1500 and 1800. "Early modern" is the term used by historians for the period between the end of the Middle Ages and the start of the 19th century. It examines society, religion, the economy and politics. ''Early Modern'' is a term applied to the period which falls between the end of the middle ages and the beginning of the nineteenth century. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Europe in this period, exploring the changes and transitions involved in the move towards modernity. Nine newly commissioned chapters under the careful editorship of Euan Cameron cover social, political, economic, and cultural perspectives, all contributing to a full and vibrant picture of Europe during this time.The chapters are organized thematically, and consider the evolving European economy and society, the impact of new ideas on religion, and the emergence of modern political attitudes and techniques. The text is complemented with many illustrations throughout to give a feel of the changes in life beyond the raw historical data. |
| Imprint Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2001-02-15 |