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    The Shortest History of Europe
    The Shortest History of Europe
    The Shortest History of Europe
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    The Shortest History of Europe

    Written by John Hirst

    Narrated by Julian Elfer

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    Celebrated historian John Hirst offers a fascinating exploration of the qualities that made Europe a world-changing civilization.

    The Shortest History of Europe begins with a rapid overview of European civilization, describing its birth from an unlikely mixture of classical learning and 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.

    The Shortest History of Europe is a clear, humorous and thought-provoking account of a remarkable civilization. This new edition brings the story into the present, covering the world wars and beyond.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJan 17, 2019
    ISBN9781977339157
    The Shortest History of Europe
    Author

    John Hirst

    John Hirst was a member of the History Department at La Trobe University from 1968 to 2007. He has written many books on Australian history, including Convict Society and Its Enemies, The Strange Birth of Colonial Democracy, The Sentimental Nation, Sense and Nonsense in Australian History and The Shortest History of Europe.

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    • 5/5
      At first appearance over-simplified but each chapter adds layers of detail and expands themes in an engaging manner. Earns his esteem of Patricia Crone. At times darkly comic in tone, knowing his original student audience, Aussie-flavoured. Very useful read for everyone. Then one should go and learn more.
    • 5/5
      This is one of the best, if not the best, history book I have ever read. It covers the history of Europe with a thematic approach. It's short, but does not forego to opportunity to give some details and inject some wry humour. The best chapter by far is the first, where the author provides an interesting view on the flow of history.
    • 5/5
      Entertaining, wonderfully informative overview of European history from Classical to modern times. I wish there was an edition with larger maps that were easier to see. A great reference book to supplement other history books in your library. Highly recommended.
    • 4/5
      Wonderful little book that gives an excellent overview of European history. A delightful read. 
    • 4/5
      A very interesting book looking at how Europe ended up with the History it has. While a short book at only 142 pages it covers over 2000 years of history looking more at the ideas and reasons that have driven Europe from the Roman Empire to the present day. It is well written and includes a lot of very well supported arguments that give an excellent overview of politics, Language, Religion, Commerce and Agriculture in Europe and how they interact and effect the world we see today.