Early Modern Europe: An Oxford History

by Euan Cameron (Editor)

Overview

'Early Modern' is a term applied to the period which falls between the end of the middle ages and the beginning of the nineteenth century. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Europe in this period, exploring the changes and transitions involved in the move towards modernity. Nine newly commissioned chapters under the careful editorship of Euan Cameron cover social, political, economic, and cultural perspectives, all contributing to a full and vibrant picture of Europe during this time. The chapters are organized thematically, and consider the evolving European economy and society, the impact of new ideas on religion, and the emergence of modern political attitudes and techniques. The text is complemented with many illustrations throughout to give a feel of the changes in life beyond the raw historical data.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780191606816
Publisher:	OUP Oxford
Publication date:	02/15/2001
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Euan Cameron is Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors, List of IllustrationsEditor's IntroductionEditor's AcknowledgementsPrologue: Europe and the World Around, Anthony R. D. PagdenI: THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY c.1500-c.16181. The Conditions of Life for the Masses, Alison Rowlands2. The Power of the Word: Renaissance and Reformation, Euan Cameron3. War, Religion, and the State, Steven J. GunnII: THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY c.1618-c.17154. Colonies, Enterprises, and Wealth: The Economies of Europe and the Wider World, R. A. Houston5. Embattled Faiths: Religion and Natural Philosophy, Robin Briggs6. Warfare, Crisis, and Absolutism, Jeremy BlackIII: THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY c.1715-17897. A Widening Market in Consumer Goods, James C. Riley8. The Enlightenment, Norman Hampson9. Europe Turns East: Political Developments, H. M. ScottEpilogue: The Old Order Transformed 1789-1815, T. C. W. BlanningFurther ReadingIllustration SourcesIndex

Editorial Reviews

British historian Cameron, author of The European Reformation (Oxford Univ., 1991), joins ten prominent British and American historians in surveying the three centuries of European history from 1500 to 1800. Perhaps the most momentous period of European development, these years saw the fragmentation of the Christian Church, the European exploration and settlement of North and South America, the emergence of new forms of governance, and the rise of the nation state. While considering the broad cultural, religious, and political trends over the course of these three centuries, the authors also attempt to illustrate what daily life was like for the people of this period and how they felt and responded as their world changed around them. The authors succeed in illuminating one of the most eventful periods in European history. This work should be of interest to the general reader as well as to students. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries.--Robert J. Andrews, Duluth P.L., MN Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

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