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The book of history. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations (Volume XII) Europe in the Ninetee

The book of history. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations (Volume XII) Europe in the Ninetee

Bryce, Viscount

Paperback

General ReferenceGeneral European HistoryUnited States Politics

ISBN10: 935370376X
ISBN13: 9789353703769
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 20 2019
Pages: 450
Weight: 1.44
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Empires rise, borders shift, and ideas catch fire. Europe remade itself in turmoil. In this illustrated history volume, Viscount Bryce traces nineteenth century Europe from the uneasy calm of post-Napoleonic Europe through the pressures of industrial revolution Europe and the force of nationalism and revolutions. Written with the authority of a statesman-historian, it brings european political history into sharp focus: the making of modern states, the contest of great powers, and the widening reach of imperialism and colonialism that reshaped lives far beyond the continent. Part of a classic world history series famed for its rich visual record, this volume belongs to an illustrated encyclopedia set created to be consulted, returned to, and enjoyed. The combination of narrative clarity and a deep bank of period illustration makes it a valuable historical reference book as well as a student history study aid, supporting timelines, debates, and essays with context that still matters. For classrooms, it stands as a practical history teacher resource; for armchair readers, it offers an absorbing, big-picture account of a century that forged the world we recognise. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Add it to your shelves as a handsome illustrated history volume, or as a cornerstone in a classic world history collection.

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