Description
This reader brings together original and influential recent work in the field of early modern European history.
- Provides a thought-provoking overview of current thinking on this period.
- Key themes include evolving early-modern identities; changes in religion and cultural life; the revolution of the mind; roles of women in early-modern societies; the rise of the modern state; and Europe and the new world system
- Incorporates new scholarship on Eastern and Central Europe.
- Includes an article translated into English for the first time.
About the Author
James B. Collins is Professor of History at Georgetown University, and Chair of the History Department.
Karen L. Taylor is Lecturer in History at Georgetown University.
Reviews
"Collin and Taylor's anthology... will be a valuable resource in teaching the historiography of the early modern era." History"Touches on a wide range of methodologies ... .Offers ... a broadening of horizons beyond any specialty. Much undiscovered territory ... much inspiration." Sixteenth Century Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9780631228936
Author James B. Collins
Format Paperback
Page Count 482
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 853g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 173mm * 28mm
