A Short History of Europe: From Pericles to Putin
Simon Jenkins
Discover the history of Europe - from the Dark Ages to present day - by the author of the bestselling A Short History of England
Europe is an astonishingly successful place. But it would take volumes to tell its story, right? Wrong. From warring peoples to peace, wealth and freedom, Andrew Jenkins distils its evolution into this short, single-volume history.
From Greece and Rome, through the French Revolution to the Second World War and modern times. Taking in leaders such as Julius Caesar, Joan of Arc, Wellington and Angela Merkel.
Sharing stories of cultural figures like Aristotle, Shakespeare and Picasso.
Jenkins brings together the transformative forces and dominant eras into one chronological tale - all with his insight, colour and authority.
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Reviews for A Short History of Europe: From Pericles to Putin
Allan Massie
Scotsman
Simon Jenkins achieves a high ambition: a concise readable history of two millennia of European civilisation from its discernible origins to our present perplexities. In 305 pages! . . . An immensely rewarding book from a gifted writer
Harold Evans Full of stand-out facts ... absolutely fascinating
Richard Bacon, BBC Radio 2, on 'A Short History of England' Masterly, perhaps a masterpiece
Independent, Books of the Year on England's Thousand Best Churches Jenkins is, like all good guides, more than simply informative: he can be courteous and rude, nostalgic and funny, elegant, convincing and relaxed
Adam Nicolson on 'England’s Thousand Best Houses'
Evening Standard
Full of the good judgements one might hope for from such a sensible and readable commentator, and they alone are worth perusing for pleasure and food for thought
Michael Wood on 'A Short History of England'
New Statesman
Any passably cultured inhabitant of the British Isles should ask for, say, three or four copies of this book
Max Hastings on 'England’s Thousand Best Houses'
Sunday Telegraph
Jenkins has produced the sort of work that not only compacts people and places into manageable form but also has wit and insight enough to bring a sense of freshness even to a knowledgeable history buff
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