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The Pursuit of Power: Europe 18151914 (The Penguin History of Europe),Used
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An Economist Best Book of the Year?Sweeping . . . an ambitious synthesis . . . [Evans] writes with admirable narrative power and possesses a wonderful eye for local color . . . Fascinating.?Stephen Schuker, The Wall Street JournalFrom the bestselling author of The Third Reich at War, a masterly account of Europe in the age of its global hegemony; the latest volume in the Penguin History of Europe seriesRichard J. Evans, bestselling historian of Nazi Germany, returns with a monumental new addition to the acclaimed Penguin History of Europe series, covering the period from the fall of Napoleon to the outbreak of World War I. Evans?s gripping narrative ranges across a century of social and national conflicts, from the revolutions of 1830 and 1848 to the unification of both Germany and Italy, from the RussoTurkish wars to the Balkan upheavals that brought this era of relative peace and growing prosperity to an end. Among the great themes it discusses are the decline of religious belief and the rise of secular science and medicine, the journey of art, music, and literature from Romanticism to Modernism, the replacement of oldregime punishments by the modern prison, the end of aristocratic domination and the emergence of industrial society, and the dramatic struggle of feminists for women?s equality and emancipation. Uniting the era?s broadranging transformations was the pursuit of power in all segments of life, from the banker striving for economic power to the serf seeking to escape the power of his landlord, from the engineer asserting society?s power over the environment to the psychiatrist attempting to exert science?s power over human nature itself.The first singlevolume history of the century, this comprehensive and sweeping account gives the reader a magnificently human picture of Europe in the age when it dominated the rest of the globe.
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- Q: What is 'The Pursuit of Power: Europe 1815-1914' about? A: 'The Pursuit of Power: Europe 1815-1914' offers a comprehensive historical account of Europe during a transformative century, covering significant events from the fall of Napoleon to the onset of World War I.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Richard J. Evans, a renowned historian known for his works on Nazi Germany and European history.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book discusses various topics, including social and national conflicts, the rise of secularism, the evolution of art and literature, and the struggle for women's equality.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Pursuit of Power: Europe 1815-1914' consists of 848 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 29, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is well-suited for academic study due to its thorough research and comprehensive coverage of European history.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is free from any wear or damage.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the first edition of 'The Pursuit of Power: Europe 1815-1914'.
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