Blanning, Tim
The Pursuit of Glory: Europe 1648-1815
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140166675
- author:
- Blanning, Tim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 736
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 3.4 x 19.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- European history (ie other than Britain & Ireland)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Pursuit of Glory: Europe 1648-1815 This book brings to life one of the most extraordinary periods in European history, from the aftermath of the Thirty Years War to the dynamic continent of the French Revolution and the wars of Napoleon. Tim Blanning explores an era of unprecedented change, growth, and cultural, political, and technological ferment that shaped the societies and economies of entire countries. Blanning depicts the lives of ordinary people and the dominant personalities of the age, including Louis XIV, Frederick the Great, and Napoleon. By examining the lives of these individuals and the people around them, Blanning sheds light on the complex and often contradictory nature of this pivotal period in European history. Through its detailed and engaging narrative, The Pursuit of Glory offers a fresh perspective on a time of great upheaval and transformation, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in European history.
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