- Hardcover: 316 pages
- Publisher: Oxford University Press (1 July 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0198731361
- ISBN-13: 978-0198731368
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.5 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,449,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Europe underwent colossal political, economic and social change in the long century between the fall of the Bastille in 1789 and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, and this volume in the Short Oxford History of Europe provides an expert and entertaining overview of the principal developments. This is sonic-boom history, with Professor Blanning and his team placing a firm emphasis on the modernising and global transformations at work, although there are important reminders along the way of the persistence of monarchy and the established Church. And for a change, here Europe manifestly includes Britain, which makes for a thoughtful perspective on all manner of comparisons and contrasts. Particularly enjoyable are Niall Ferguson's survey of economic change, spiced with sideline commentary from Dickens and Wagner, and Tony Hopkins' sweep through the history of European imperialism. Readers may find some of the chapters too absorbed with historiography, rather than history, and perhaps everyone pays too much attention to Blanning's dictum that the 19th was the "German century". One wonders what a group of Mediterranean or Eastern European scholars would have made of such a topic. But for a readable history written by specialists The Nineteenth Century is hard to beat. --Miles Taylor
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The complete "Short Oxford History of Europe" series covers the history of of Europe from Classical Greece to the present in ten volumes. In each, experts write to their strengths tackling the key issues including society, economy, religion, politics and culture head-on in chapters that offer wide-ranging surveys and searching analyses. Each book is specifically designed with the non-specialist reader in mind; but the authority of the contributors and the vigour of the interpretations makes them suitable reading for fellow academics across a range of disciplines. In the 19th century Europe changed more rapidly and radically than during any prior period. This volume offers an approach to understanding one of the most complex periods of modern history, addressing all the major issues.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
You pay your money and you take your choice - but there are many arguments for saying the 'long' 19th century, the period between the French and Russian Revolutions, was the most intense in history. Of course, it may seem that way because it is fairly recent, has left much of itself for study, and is so obviously home to the thinking and tensions that underpinned the 20th century's deadly experiment with totalitarianism. The series of essays edited here by Blanning provide an expert but always readable summary of the ideas, hopes and failures that still resonate in the 21st century - and all in fewer than 250 pages. First Class.
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A good overview with maps, chronology and reading tips
30 Jun 2001
Format:Paperback
The book begins in 1789 and ends in 1914, taking the theme that the nineteenth century was about peace and development - not about war. It starts with revolution in 1789 and ends with the disastrous events of August 1914....a revolution since it made the United States a global power and shaped the Twentieth Century. In the middle there is peace...well, relative peace.
The Nineteenth Century is split into six sections - domestic politics, culture, society, economics, international politics and imperialism - and attempts to be an overview that will appeal to everyone. I found the sections on imperialism, politics & economics the most interesting ... although the most readable sections of the book are the intro and finale written by the editor.
The book contains a really great chronology of the main events during the period. The biblio leaves the reader with plenty of follow up leads. And the publishers also provide pretty detailed maps of Europe and the world at various points along the way.
Faults-wise, there are a few. One, it's not really a blow-by-blow account of the main events. It's more of a big picture or thematic overview and the reader may be susceptible to attention fatigue unless gripped by a need to know. Two, you don't really go away with a real sense of what happened to the world, because of what occurred in 19th century Europe. The linkeages are left for you to fill. Fair enough, but one chapter wouldn't have hurt.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A Worthy Collection of Worthy Essays by Worthy Historians
5 Oct 2003
Format:Paperback
An excellent thematic approach to the social, economic, and political processes of the nineteenth century. Essential for the student of modern European history, especially for those interested in the origins of the First World War--an excellent chapter on "International Politics, Peace, and War" by Paul Schroeder.
Particularly good in emphasizing that the world did not start in 1945; in order to understand the 20th century we must understand the 19th.
Particularly good in emphasizing that the world did not start in 1945; in order to understand the 20th century we must understand the 19th.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Compilation of events in 19th century
29 Mar 2005
Format:Paperback
Survey of the 19th Century events in Europe beginning with the French Revolution/Napoleonic Era and ending with the advent of World War I written form different points of view. Many of the aspects effecting the growth and development of the nations is introduced. Blanning's contribution is a good introduction to the 19th Century that should be complimented with a more comprehensive composition.
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