The Pursuit of power : Europe 1815-1914

The Resource The Pursuit of power : Europe 1815-1914
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The Pursuit of power : Europe 1815-1914
Title remainder
Europe 1815-1914
Statement of responsibility
Richard J. Evans
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Language
eng
Summary
"The Pursuit of Power draws on a lifetime of thinking about nineteenth-century Europe to create an extraordinarily rich, surprising and entertaining panorama of a continent undergoing drastic change. The aim of the book is to reignite the sense of wonder that permeated this remarkable era, as rulers and ruled navigated overwhelming cultural, political and technological changes. It was a time where what was seen as modern with amazing speed appeared old-fashioned, where huge cities sprung up in a generation, new European countries were created and where, for the first time, humans could communicate almost instantly over thousands of miles. Richard Evans gives full coverage to the revolutions, empire-building and wars that marked the 19th century, but the book is about so much more, whether it is illness, serfdom, religion or philosophy. The Pursuit of Power is a book by a historian at the height of his powers and an essential book for anyone trying to understand Europe,then or now."--Publisher's description
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Cataloging source
YDX
Dewey number
940.2/8
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
  • plates
Index
index present
LC call number
  • D359
  • D363
LC item number
  • .E93 2016
  • .E97 2016
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
Series statement
Penguin History of Europe
Series volume
VII

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