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A History of Europe: A Cultural and Political Survey (Grand Narratives of History) Kindle Edition

by John Bowle (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A breath-taking appraisal of the full expanse of European civilization; from the earliest prehistoric hunter-gatherers to the brilliant minds of the Ancient Greeks to the turmoil of the twentieth century.

John Bowle’s incredibly readable book is an ode to Europe which should be read by all of the continent’s inhabitants to understand our joined history and why that makes us who we are today.

For millennia peaceful traders have crossed mountains, navigated rivers and traversed plains and forests; along these same routes conquerors and their armies have laid waste to landscapes, raping and pillaging as they went. Europe is a continent full of contrasts and contradictions.

How was Europe able to recover in the aftermath of the fall of Rome? Why has this war-torn continent been able to sustain such large and vibrant trading communities? And how were enlightened ideas allowed to develop and flourish in the face of oppression and despotic megalomaniacs?

John Bowle’s comprehensive study uncovers the conflicting strands of European history and demonstrates how they were woven to create the vibrant and brilliant culture that exists within the continent today.

Praise for John Bowle:
“interesting and well-written” The American Historical Review

“John Bowle is an historian who combines good scholarship and a persuasive style with the courage to attempt great and controversial subjects… he controls his huge and varied subject matter with unfailing lucidity… a remarkable book.” C. V. Wedgwood, Daily Telegraph

“Like all that Mr Bowle writes, this book is well worth reading. His history is impeccable.” Sir Charles Petrie, Illustrated London News

“A book which may be confidently recommended to all who are interested in the origins of the modern world.” British Book News

“it will be hard to beat.” Christopher Tugendhat, Financial Times
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09Q3BZSYC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 10, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 943 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800554689
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Grand Narratives of History
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  • Roadshopper
    2.0 out of 5 stars Probably?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022
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    Can't say this did anything for me. Became disenchanted at the excessively long sentences. They were frequently so long and meandering the point was never clear. Also lost faith because of the excessive use of the word "probably". It was used 95 times... If it was factual, it wasn't "probable".
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Rich language, no pictures or maps
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2022
    Rich language and vocabulary, touching music, literature, technology, and art along with the political intrigue and battles. Occassional OCR typos. Would have helped to have at least maps embedded.
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