The history of Europe in bite-sized chunks
Field, Jacob2019
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An accessible and succinct account of the story of Europe from its ancient foundations to the 21st century, 'The History of Europe in Bite-Sized Chunks' details the events, personalities, ideas and disasters that have shaped our continent. It is broken down into six easily digestible chapters: Classical Antiquity (2600 BCE to 600 CE); Medieval (600-1500); Reform and Enlightenment (1500-1780); Age of revolutions (1780-1914); the wars (1914-45); and the making of contemporary Europe (1945 to present). Throughout the book there are mini-biographies of notable individuals (such as Julius Caesar, Catherine the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte) who have been most significant in European history. It is also packed with amazing facts, details and maps that will give the reader a vivid understanding of Europe's past.
Main title:
The history of Europe in bite-sized chunks / Jacob F. Field.
Author:
Field, Jacob, author
Imprint:
London : Michael O'Mara Books Limited, 2019.
Collation:
192 pages : maps (black and white) ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781789290530 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940
LC class:
D102
Local class:
940
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2416577
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