The Shortest History of Europe
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The Shortest History of Europe
By John HirstChinese civilisation was for a long period more advanced than European. From China, Europe acquired printing, paper-making, the compass, gunpowder and locks for canals. Yet it was in Europe that...
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The Shortest History of Europe
By John Hirst, Reader in History John HirstThe Shortest History of Europe begins with a rapid overview of European civilisation, describing its birth from an unlikely mixture of classical learning, Christianity and German warrior culture. Over the centuries, t.
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The Shortest History of Europe: How Conquest, Culture, and Religion Forged a Continent - A Retelling for Our Times (Shortest...
By James HirstUncover the decisive moments that shaped a world-changing continent. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.
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The Shortest History of Europe
By John HirstNB This is a updated and expanded edition, with new sections covering the industrial revolution, the world wars and the postwar period."--Provided by publisher.
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The Shortest History of Europe
By John HirstAccompanied by lively illustrations, The Shortest History of Europe is a clear, humorous and thought-provoking account of a remarkable civilisation. This new edition brings the story into the present, covering the world wars and beyond.
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The Shortest History of Europe
By John Bradley Hirst, John HirstAn absorbing, big-picture history, full of intriguing examples and anecdotes, from one of Australia's most innovative and original historians.