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Title: A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1.
Credits: Produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1." by Carlton J. H. Hayes is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative spans the period from 1500 to 1815, delving into the complexities of European history during a transformative age marked by political, social, and economic upheavals. The book is intended as a college-level textbook that not only covers significant events but also aims to provide a thorough analysis of the developments that shaped modern Europe's political landscape. At the start of this volume, the author presents a preface that outlines the necessity and scope of the work, addressing the complexity of European history. Hayes emphasizes the importance of the bourgeoisie and the Commercial Revolution as central themes in understanding societal evolution. The opening portion introduces key socio-political structures of the time, including the rise of national monarchies in England, France, Spain, and Portugal, as well as the nuances of the Holy Roman Empire and the significance of Italian city-states. It sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the interconnected factors that shaped modern Europe, highlighting both the political frameworks and socioeconomic transformations that influenced the continent's trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Hayes, Carlton J. H. (Carlton Joseph Huntley), 1882-1964
EBook No.: 6417
Published: Sep 1, 2004
Downloads: 392
Language: English
Subject: Europe -- History
Subject: Europe -- Politics and government
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1.
Credits: Produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1." by Carlton J. H. Hayes is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative spans the period from 1500 to 1815, delving into the complexities of European history during a transformative age marked by political, social, and economic upheavals. The book is intended as a college-level textbook that not only covers significant events but also aims to provide a thorough analysis of the developments that shaped modern Europe's political landscape. At the start of this volume, the author presents a preface that outlines the necessity and scope of the work, addressing the complexity of European history. Hayes emphasizes the importance of the bourgeoisie and the Commercial Revolution as central themes in understanding societal evolution. The opening portion introduces key socio-political structures of the time, including the rise of national monarchies in England, France, Spain, and Portugal, as well as the nuances of the Holy Roman Empire and the significance of Italian city-states. It sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the interconnected factors that shaped modern Europe, highlighting both the political frameworks and socioeconomic transformations that influenced the continent's trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Hayes, Carlton J. H. (Carlton Joseph Huntley), 1882-1964
EBook No.: 6417
Published: Sep 1, 2004
Downloads: 392
Language: English
Subject: Europe -- History
Subject: Europe -- Politics and government
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.