A-Z of modern Europe since 1789
By: Martin Polley.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2000
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
Subjects: Europe -- History -- 1789-1900 -- Dictionaries.; Europe -- History -- 20th century -- Dictionaries.
Genres: Dictionaries.
Description: "A-Z of Modern Europe since 1789 is a comprehensive historical dictionary which defines modern Europe through its important events and people. It includes entries on: key people from Napoleon Bonaparte to Hitler; key political, military, diplomatic and economic events; and influential political movements and ideologies." "A-Z of Modern Europe since 1789 offers accessible and concise accounts of over 400 subjects. The book is cross-referenced and thus provides associated links and connections, while the appendix contains essential extra information on European monarchies. The book also contains six helpful maps of the continent's geopolitical organisation." "A-Z of Modem Europe since 1789 is a valuable companion for school and undergraduate students of history and politics, and is a source of ready information for anyone interested in Europe's past and present. It is intended to complement A-Z of Modern Britain by John Plowright."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [xiii]) and index.