Brief history of Europe
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Here is the book of the famous historian John Hurst, translated into 12 languages. It will replace many books and will be useful both to those who are just starting to get acquainted with European history, and those who are already dealing with the topic. Read in one day, remember for life!
Once young Europe in its development lagged behind many ancient and powerful civilizations. From this simply and witty written book, you will learn how Europe has gone from small cities-states and villages lost in the forests to the community of countries affecting the rest of the world? How, with the help of gunpowder invented by the Chinese, and the gold captured by the Aztecs, Europe was able to dictate its will to the same China and America? How could the rationalism of ancient culture, mysticism of Jewish prophets and the ferocity of German warriors be united?
brevity, but without simplification, convenient structure and bright essays about famous personalities, unique ideas and high -profile events will help you better know the world in which you live.
The book is equipped with cards, visual chronological tables and interesting schemes illustrating the original ideas of the author.
This is an updated and expanded edition of the famous book “The Srightest History of Europe”, translated into 12 languages. Famous historian and beautiful storyteller John
Hurst with enthusiasm and truly English humor describes the evolution of European life and culture in more than 2000 years. From antiquity to the present author
Inventively examines what makes Europe unique.
Hurst without simplification, but as briefly and inventive as possible, writes about warriors, politicians, merchants and priests. In this picturesque essay there is a place for Julia
Caesar and Karl Marx, for Newton and Lenin, for Aristotle and Columbus, as well as for geometry and poetry.
You will learn how from a melting boiler of ancient tradition, Christian mysticism and the pressure of the harsh northern soldiers: from Greece and Rome, through the Dark Ages,
Renaissance, the Reformation, the French and October Revolutions and World War I - modern Europe was born.
The book is equipped with cards, visual chronological tables and interesting schemes illustrating the original ideas of the author.
Before you is the shortest directory and basic introduction to the history of civilization, which affects the whole world
Once young Europe in its development lagged behind many ancient and powerful civilizations. From this simply and witty written book, you will learn how Europe has gone from small cities-states and villages lost in the forests to the community of countries affecting the rest of the world? How, with the help of gunpowder invented by the Chinese, and the gold captured by the Aztecs, Europe was able to dictate its will to the same China and America? How could the rationalism of ancient culture, mysticism of Jewish prophets and the ferocity of German warriors be united?
brevity, but without simplification, convenient structure and bright essays about famous personalities, unique ideas and high -profile events will help you better know the world in which you live.
The book is equipped with cards, visual chronological tables and interesting schemes illustrating the original ideas of the author.
This is an updated and expanded edition of the famous book “The Srightest History of Europe”, translated into 12 languages. Famous historian and beautiful storyteller John
Hurst with enthusiasm and truly English humor describes the evolution of European life and culture in more than 2000 years. From antiquity to the present author
Inventively examines what makes Europe unique.
Hurst without simplification, but as briefly and inventive as possible, writes about warriors, politicians, merchants and priests. In this picturesque essay there is a place for Julia
Caesar and Karl Marx, for Newton and Lenin, for Aristotle and Columbus, as well as for geometry and poetry.
You will learn how from a melting boiler of ancient tradition, Christian mysticism and the pressure of the harsh northern soldiers: from Greece and Rome, through the Dark Ages,
Renaissance, the Reformation, the French and October Revolutions and World War I - modern Europe was born.
The book is equipped with cards, visual chronological tables and interesting schemes illustrating the original ideas of the author.
Before you is the shortest directory and basic introduction to the history of civilization, which affects the whole world
Author:
Author:John Hurst
Cover:
Cover:Soft
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:History & Geography
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:Offset
Series:
Series: Time travelers (cover)
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:18+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-114160-8
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