A History of Early Modern Europe, 1500-1815

Download or read book A History of Early Modern Europe, 1500-1815 written by Herbert Harvey Rowen and published by Bobbs-Merrill Company. This book was released on 1960 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Written with vigor, color, and clarity, this book presents history as the history of people-- their problems, actions, and the consequences of decisions made by individuals in positions of power. Except for several general chapters on religious, intellectual, and esthetic developments, the book proceeds on a country-by-country basis. The activities of leading personalities are explored in such a way as to demonstrate their influence on the society, the economy, and the political and intellectual life. Pertinent ancedotes, which both sum up and comment on people or events, enliven the discussion.