A Short History of Europe
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The first short narrative history of the continent, from the author
of the bestselling A Short History of EnglandEurope is an
astonishingly successful place. In this dazzling new history,
bestselling author Simon Jenkins grippingly tells the story of its
evolution from warring peoples to peace, wealth and freedom - a
story that twists and turns from Greece and Rome, through the Dark
Ages, the Reformation and the French Revolution, to the Second
World War and up to the present day. Jenkins takes in leaders from
Julius Caesar and Joan of Arc, to Wellington and Angela Merkel, as
well as cultural figures from Aristotle to Shakespeare and
Picasso.He brings together the transformative forces and dominant
eras into one chronological tale - all with his usual insight,
colour and authority. Despite the importance of Europe's politics,
economy and culture, there has not been - until now - a concise
book to tell this story. Covering the key events, themes and
individuals, Jenkins' portrait of the continent could not be more
timely - or masterful.'Full of stand-out facts ... absolutely
fascinating' - Richard Bacon, BBC Radio 2, on 'A Short History of
England''Masterly, perhaps a masterpiece' - Independent, Books of
the Year on England's Thousand Best Churches'Jenkins is, like all
good guides, more than simply informative: he can be courteous and
rude, nostalgic and funny, elegant, convincing and relaxed' - Adam
Nicolson on 'England's Thousand Best Houses', Evening Standard'Full
of the good judgements one might hope for from such a sensible and
readable commentator, and they alone are worth perusing for
pleasure and food for thought' - Michael Wood on 'A Short History
of England', New Statesman'Any passably cultured inhabitant of the
British Isles should ask for, say, three or four copies of this
book' - Max Hastings on 'England's Thousand Best Houses', Sunday
Telegraph
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