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The Shortest History of Europe by John Bradley Hirst is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Shortest History of Europe about?

Annotation Celebrated historian John Hirst offers a fascinating exploration of the qualities that made Europe a world-changing civilisation. The Shortest History of Europe begins with a rapid overview of European civilisation, describing its birth from an unlikely mixture of classical learning, Christianity and German warrior culture. Over the centuries, this unstable blend produced highly distinctive characters - pious knights and belligerent popes, romantics spouting folklore and revolutionaries imitating Rome - and its coming apart provided the dynamic of European history in modern times. Accompanied by lively illustrations, The Shortest History of Europe is a clear, humorous and thought-provoking account of a remarkable civilisation. This new edition brings the story into the present, covering the world wars and beyond.'Crisp, lucid and evocative' - Australian Book Review

Who reads The Shortest History of Europe?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
John Bradley Hirst
Publisher
Black Inc. [Imprint] Schwartz Publishing Pty, Limited
Published
2012
Language
EN
ISBN
9781863955652
Category
history
Subjects
History, Humanities
Rating
4.14 / 5 (85 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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