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Europe's Uncertain Path 1814-1914

State Formation and Civil Society

Alexander, R. S.

Blackwell History of Europe

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1. Edition January 2012
376 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-4051-0053-3
John Wiley & Sons

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Europe's Uncertain Path is an introduction to Europe's turbulent history from 1814 to 1914. It presents a clear narrative of the major political events, set against the backdrop of social, economic, and cultural change.
* An introduction to Europe's turbulent history from 1814 to 1914
* Provides students with a solid grounding in the main political events and social changes of the period
* Explains the causes and outcomes of major events: the effect of the emergence of mass politics; the evolution of political ideologies; and the link between foreign and domestic policy
* Offers balanced coverage of Eastern, Western, and Central Europe
* Illustrations, maps, and figures enhance student understanding

"Still, this efficient and useful survey reminds scholars that we should indeed continue to re-evaluate how we tell the story of the modern European world and its making." (European History Quarterly, 1 April 2015)

"His book offers a good introductory survey for first-year undergraduates, with a clear, relatively comprehensive, political narrative. This will provide students with a platform for more advanced studies and/or reading." (Journal of European Studies, 14 November 2012)
R. S. Alexander is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Victoria, Canada. His books include Napoleon (2001) and Re-Writing the French Revolutionary Tradition (2003).

R. Alexander, University of Victoria, Canada