Description
This Companion provides an overview of European history during the 'long' nineteenth century, from 1789 to 1914.
About the Author
Stefan Berger is Professor of Modern German and Comparative European History at the University of Manchester. He is the author of numerous books, including Inventing the Nation: Germany (2004), Social Democracy and the Working Class in Nineteenth and Twentieth-century Germany (2000), and The Search for Normality: National Identity and Historical Consciousness in Germany Since 1800 (1997, second edition, 2003). He is co-editor of, among other works, Writing History: Theory and Practice (co-author, 2003), Historikerdialoge (2003), Writing National Histories: Western Europe Since 1800 (1999), and Policy Concertation and Social Partnership in Western Europe (2002).
Reviews
"The nature of the writing is impressive, and any library owning this volume, and other Blackwell Companions, will be a rich library indeed. This book works well as a text for further study at undergraduate level and beyond; it works well as a collection of enjoyable reads; and most importantly, it works well as a reference resource and study aid." (Reference Reviews)
Book Information
ISBN 9781405192590
Author Stefan Berger
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 980g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 173mm * 31mm
- Consists of 32 chapters written by leading international scholars
- Balances coverage of political, diplomatic and international history with discussion of economic, social and cultural concerns
- Covers both Eastern and Western European states, including Britain
- Pays considerable attention to smaller countries as well as to the great powers
- Compares particular phenomena and developments across Europe
About the Author
Stefan Berger is Professor of Modern German and Comparative European History at the University of Manchester. He is the author of numerous books, including Inventing the Nation: Germany (2004), Social Democracy and the Working Class in Nineteenth and Twentieth-century Germany (2000), and The Search for Normality: National Identity and Historical Consciousness in Germany Since 1800 (1997, second edition, 2003). He is co-editor of, among other works, Writing History: Theory and Practice (co-author, 2003), Historikerdialoge (2003), Writing National Histories: Western Europe Since 1800 (1999), and Policy Concertation and Social Partnership in Western Europe (2002).
Reviews
"The nature of the writing is impressive, and any library owning this volume, and other Blackwell Companions, will be a rich library indeed. This book works well as a text for further study at undergraduate level and beyond; it works well as a collection of enjoyable reads; and most importantly, it works well as a reference resource and study aid." (Reference Reviews)
"The volume includes a wealth of interesting and useful information. It provides a clear and concise introduction to many important topics in the history of nineteenth-century Europe. The helpful bibliographic essays at the close of each chapter and the comprehensive bibliography at the end of the book should provide students with additional resources as they pursue their research." (H-Net Reviews)
"Readers who bring to this book a reasonably strong background and an open mind will be well rewarded." (Choice)
"A scintillating volume, full of detailed and thought-provoking contributions." (English Historical Review)
Book Information
ISBN 9781405192590
Author Stefan Berger
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 980g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 173mm * 31mm
