Themes in Modern European History, 1830-89

The period 1830-1890 forms the core of that century. By 1830 most of the old regime had vanished, and by 1890 there was only a hint of the catastrophic world events to come. These decades are treated here by six scholars. They provide a series of lively essays which reflect the skill that historians have to master, when challenged by problems of evidence, interpretation and presentation. The book covers the topics of France, Germany, Italy, Austria and Russia, as well as analyzing the themes of political thought, cultural trends, the economy and warfare, international relations and imperialism.This is an essential book for students of the nineteenth century who wish to understanding of Europe at its zenith.