History of Europe Rowan Allen & Denny Rose
- ISBN: 9781788823432
- Edition: 1st
- ©Year: 2020
- List Price : 140
About the Book
History of Europe describes the history of humans inhabiting the European continent since it was first populated in prehistoric times to present, with the first human settlement between 45,000 and 25,000 BC. Europe is the world's second-smallest continent by surface area, covering about 10,180,000 square kilometers (3,930,000 sq mi) or 2% of the Earth's surface and about 6.8% of its land area. The history of Europe covers the peoples inhabiting Europe from prehistory to the present. The period known as classical antiquity began with the emergence of the city-states of ancient Greece. Later, the Roman Empire came to dominate the entire Mediterranean basin.The fall of the Roman Empire in AD 476 traditionally marks the start of the middle ages. Beginning in the 14th century a Renaissance of knowledge challenged traditional doctrines in science and theology. Simultaneously, the Protestant Reformation set up Protestant churches primarily in Germany, Scandinavia and England. After 1800, the Industrial Revolution brought prosperity to Britain and Western Europe. The main powers set up colonies in most of the Americas and Africa, and parts of Asia. In the 20th century, World War I, and World War II resulted in massive numbers of deaths. The Cold War dominated European geo-politics from 1947 to 1989. Unification into a European Union moved forward after 1950, with some setbacks.This book is primarily designed to cater to the needs of the students of various levels. It will also be of immense help to those who are preparing for various stateand central level competitive examinations.
Contents: 1. Introduction, 2. The French Revolution: Genesis Nature and Consequences, 3. Napoleonic Era and Aftermath, 4. Revolutionary and Radical Movements in Europe, 5. Capitalist Industrialization and Socio-Economic Transformation in Europe, 6. Revolutions of 1905 and the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, 7. World War I, 8. Rise of Fascism and Nazism, 9. Origins of the Second World War.
Rowan Allen is an archaeologist specializing in the prehistory of Europe and the Mediterranean, with a particular interest in the archaeology of Atlantic facade. He has participated in fieldwork projects in Britain, France, Greece, and India, and has directed excavations at Neolithic sites in France, Portugal and the Channel Islands. Formerly Deputy Director of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, he is now Professor of history, and editor of the leading international journal of history. He has authored many books and research papers which have been published in some prestigious journals across the country. This book is the result of his loads of experienceand students will find itvery useful.
Denny Rose is Emeritus Professor of History at the Institute of Historical Research. He took his M.A. and Ph.D. in history from National Institute of Historical & Cultural Research Center. In a teaching career that has spanned many years; he has written over twenty books on ancient history, including the Ancient Civilizations of the World, History of Civilizations, World Heritage Sites, etc. He has participated in fieldwork projects in Britain, France, Greece, and India, and has directed excavations at Neolithic sites in France, Portugal and the Channel Islands. Denny Rose is also the author of several books on the ancient civilizations of East Asia, including India and China: A Concise Cultural History and The Minoan World. His research interests include the relationship of prehistoric monuments to their landscape setting, the use of color in prehistoric societies, and the development and character of early state societies.