{"product_id":"european-history-for-dummies-paperback","title":"European History For Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSeán Lang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead about the world's smallest continent's incredible history: From Greek gods and mad Roman emperors to kings, queens, Visigoths, and Normans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou meet Visigoths in Africa and Normans in Sicily; an Italian who talked to his books and another who conquered a kingdom and gave it away; Roman emperors who weren't Roman; and Holy Roman Emperors who weren't holy (or Roman). This is the story of Europe's rich history rolled into one thrilling account in plain English. \u003ci\u003eEuropean History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on a fascinating journey through the disasters, triumphs, people, power, and politics that have shaped the Europe we know today - and you'll meet some incredible characters along the way! From Roman relics to the Renaissance, World Wars, and Eurovision, this accessible guide packs in the facts alongside fun tidbits and brings the past alive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou meet the two Catholic kings of Spain (one was a woman) and the Spanish king who never smiled. You discover a German monk who split Europe in two because he was so afraid of going to hell. And what about the great European war that started when two nobles were thrown out of a window onto a dungheap? Well, at least they had a soft landing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you don't remember much of what you learned about European history at school, if you didn't like those dry school textbooks, if you think European history sounds a bit hard, but you're interested anyway, this is the book for you. Inside you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe varied history of the world's smallest continent, its origins, and its huge impact on the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the Romans shaped the ancient world, what they learned from the Greeks, and what they lost to the barbarian tribes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe many battles of the Middle Ages and the leaders who waged them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe medieval people's great achievements in building and learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEuropeans' world explorers, including Columbus and Vasco da Gama\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnfortunate religious wars and the persecution of witches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEurope's world domination in the 18th and 19th centuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe world wars of the 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEuropean life today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet your own copy of \u003ci\u003eEuropean History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e to learn all of that and more -- including the ten Europeans who dominated the continent, ten unforgettable dates, and ten European locales you'll absolutely want to visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn about: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBattles and wars that divided Europe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKings, queens and an assortment of dictators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEurope's growth as an industrial superpower \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe historical foundations of the European Union\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA look through Europe's rich history, from the origins of a continent to the modern day\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned history buff or a complete novice, \u003ci\u003eEuropean History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect guide to the history of a continent full of passion, power and intrigue. From Roman relics and the Renaissance to World Wars and Eurovision, take a fascinating journey through the disasters, triumphs, power struggles and politics that have shaped the Europe we know today. Brimming with facts and stories to bring the past alive, this new edition provides updated information on Europe and its transformation in the 21st century. \u003ci\u003eEuropean History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e packs in the facts alongside the fun and brings the past alive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn the beginning\u003c\/b\u003e - a look into the origins of the continent, the first Europeans and Europe in the Stone Age\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYour ancient history\u003c\/b\u003e - discover Greek city states and learn about the turbulent times of the Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA light at the end of the tunnel\u003c\/b\u003e - tour through the Dark Ages and into medieval Europe with the Holy Roman Emperors, Popes and crusaders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew ideas and new worlds\u003c\/b\u003e - the Ottoman Empire, the Reformation, the Renaissance and the New World\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRise to the top\u003c\/b\u003e - watch on as Europe leads the industrial revolution and exerts its control and domination over the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTorn apart\u003c\/b\u003e - revolutions and World Wars tear the continent apart at the seams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStone Age to Information Age coverage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreeks and Romans running amok\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCastles, knights and the Black Death\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Reformation and the resulting ruckus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNapoleon - of course\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe French Revolution and the rise of nationalism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEurope and the Age of Empire\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo World Wars and a revolution in Russia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA colour section packed with historical images\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeán Lang, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eBritish History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, now in its third edition. He is a senior university lecturer in history and has been teaching history to school, college and university students for more than two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45346610479206,"sku":"9780470978184","price":27.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/WDdwbTJtVitjUDRNN2l1d3Yxemt2QT09.webp?v=1774975782","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/european-history-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}