{"product_id":"9781863955652","title":"The Shortest History of Europe","description":"Author: Hirst, John\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781863955652\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Black Inc\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 23 May 2012\u003cbr\u003ePages: 192 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrated historian John Hirst offers a fascinating exploration of the qualities that made Europe a world-changing civilisation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Shortest History of Europe\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccompanied by lively illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThe Shortest History of Europe\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Crisp, lucid and evocative' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAustralian Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Europe Classical and Medieval\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Europe Modern\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Invasions and Conquests\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Forms of Government I\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Forms of Government II\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Emperors and Popes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Languages\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. The Common People\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Industrialisation and Revolution\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Two World Wars","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48144984342686,"sku":"UBD-9781863955652","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781863955652.jpg?v=1786877818","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781863955652","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}