The Seventeenth Century: Europe 1598-1715

by Joseph Bergin (Editor)

Overview

This book is a rich, lively, and provocative introduction to seventeenth century Europe. Editor Joseph Bergin and six major authors explore such major issues as economy, society, politics, war, international relations, science, and thought and culture ('The Age of Curiosity'). The book also examines Europe in the wider world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198731689
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	01/18/2001
Series:	Short Oxford History of Europe
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Joseph Bergin is Professor of History at the University of Manchester

Table of Contents

Contributor's Notes
Introduction, Joseph Bergin
1. The Economy, R.C. Nash
2. Society, Thomas Munck
3. Politics, Anthony F. Upton
4. War and International Relations, David Parrott
5. The Age of Curiosity, Laurence Brockliss
6. Europe and the Wider World, Anthony Pagden
Conclusion, Joseph Bergin
Bibliography
Chronology
Maps
Index