| The Routledge Companion to Early Modern Europe, 1453-1763 Contributor(s): Cook, Chris (Author), Broadhead, Philip (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415409578 ISBN-13: 9780415409575 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $133.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2006 Annotation: "The Routledge Companion to Early Modern Europe, 1453-1763 " brings together chronological, statistical and tabular information to cover all the major aspects of European history between the fall of Constantinople in 1453 and the Treaty of Paris of 1763. It focuses on the subjects most studied by students and provides a comprehensive survey of key topics such as the Renaissance and Reformation, Imperial Spain, the Revolt of the Netherlands, the Thirty Years' War and the Enlightenment. The book concentrates on the major developments which took place in Western Europe, but there is also coverage of the Baltic lands, Russia, the Ottoman Empire, and the Voyages of Discovery and the expansion of Europe overseas. Key features of this user-friendly new book include: - Wide-ranging Political Chronologies - Major Wars and Rebellions - Key Treaties and Alliances - Chronologies of Religious Events - Extensive Glossary of Terms - Biographies of Rulers, Statesmen and Reformers - Key Data on Population, Urbanization and Health - Developments in Culture and Society - Topic Bibliography and Essay Titles - Maps and Genealogies. All those studying or teaching Early Modern European history will find this concise volume an indispensable resource for constant use and reference. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - General - History | Modern - 16th Century |
| Dewey: 940.22 |
| LCCN: 2006014484 |
| Series: Routledge Companions to History |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 6.1" W x 9.52" (1.55 lbs) 374 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Modern - Cultural Region - Central Europe - Cultural Region - Western Europe - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This compact and highly accessible work of reference covers the broad sweep of events as Europe transformed during the period from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. This Companion examines the centuries that saw the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, the expansion of Europe and the beginnings of imperialism and enormous changes in the way government and kingship were conducted. With a wealth of chronologies, tables, family trees and maps, this handy book is an indispensable resource for all students and teachers of early modern history. |
