Kumin, Beat
The European World 1500-1800: An Introduction to Early Modern History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367691554
- author:
- Kumin, Beat
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 490
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.4 centimetres (1.12 kg
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The European World 1500-1800 provides a concise and authoritative introduction to the dynamic period of early modern history, spanning the Renaissance and the French Revolution. This fully updated fourth edition offers a student-friendly overview of the major themes and processes of the era.
Structured in six parts, the book covers key topics such as society and economy, religion, and the wider world, with two new chapters on the environment and food and drink cultures. It features expert surveys, seminar discussion suggestions, primary source extracts, and generous illustrations, including maps, to support learning and provide a comprehensive understanding of the period.
Perfect for students embarking on the discovery of early modern history, this book is accompanied by a companion website offering colour images, direct access to primary materials, and interactive features that highlight key events and locations discussed in the volume.