A History of Modern Europe: From 1815 to the Present - Albert S. Lindemann [epub]

A History of Modern Europe surveys European history from the defeat of Napoleon to the twenty-first century, presenting major historical themes in an authoritative and compelling narrative.

Concise, readable single volume covering Europe from the early nineteenth century through the early twenty-first century
Vigorous interpretation of events reflects a fresh, concise perspective on European history
Clear and thought-provoking treatment of major historical themes
Lively narrative reflects complexity of modern European history, but remains accessible to those unfamiliar with the field
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Review

'Lindemann combines succinct accounts of political history with descriptions of intellectuals, culture, and social change, in an accessible and clear narrative of European history from the French Revolution to the present. Students will have in this single volume both a reliable resource and a compelling story about the changing conceptions of Europe in the modern world.' —Peter C. Caldwell, Rice University

From the Back Cover

Since the end of World War II, the move toward European unification has led to a struggle to define the "European identity." Ambiguous physical, cultural, and linguistic borders- among other challenges- make it impossible to identify one single trait that unites the entirety of this complex continent. A History of Modern Europe approaches the history of the continent through the framework of identity, from Europe's nineteenth-century sense of superiority through its uncertain process of self-identification in the early twenty-first.

Thought-provoking and accessible, this narrative begins with the aftermath of Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo and guides readers through contemporary Europe, tracing the rise of power, material wealth, and imperialism; the self-destruction of two World Wars; and Europe's development since the end of the Cold War.