The Shortest History of Europe: How Conquest, Culture, and Religion Forged a Continent--A Retelling for Our Times
John Hirst
(Author)
Filip Slaveski
(Afterword by)
Description
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. 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.Product Details
Price
$15.95
$14.83
Publisher
Experiment
Publish Date
November 08, 2022
Pages
224
Dimensions
5.2 X 7.76 X 0.6 inches | 0.46 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781615199143
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About the Author
John Hirst (1942-2016) was a celebrated historian and social commentator whose notable history books include Australian History in Seven Questions and The Australians. A history professor at La Trobe University for almost 40 years, he lived in Melbourne, Australia.
Reviews
"Written in easily approachable style and resonating like the lectures of a beloved and provocative undergraduate history professor, this summary of European history holds broad appeal. . . . Simple, clever graphics clarify Hirst's theses and make them memorable."--Booklist, starred review "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 "Underwrite an overview of a complicated topic with one of these new short-and-sweet distillations. . . with maps, charts, sidebars, and illustrations to bring it alive."--Mosaic, Morgan Stanley
