The Shortest History of Europe
How Conquest, Culture, and Religion Forged a Continent—A Retelling for Our Times
by John Hirst
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Pub Date Nov 08 2022 | Archive Date Dec 20 2022
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Description
Propelled by a thesis of startling simplicity, celebrated historian John Hirst’s fast-paced account of the making of modern Europe—from Ancient Greece to today—illuminates the continent as never before. Just three elements—German warrior culture, Greek and Roman learning, and Christianity—account for everything 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—and the crucible of liberal democracy—shapes the way we live now.
Advance Praise
“Crisp, lucid, and evocative.”—Australian Book Review
“A wise, illuminating little book.”—The Sydney Morning Herald
“An entertaining, learned piece of historical compression.”—The Age
“Beautifully and sparely constructed, yet rich in fact, feeling and detail, sweeping, challenging and funny.”—James Button, journalist and editor
“Great stuff, the book as a whole is constantly thought-provoking.”—Courier Mail
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781615199143 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 224 |
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