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A History of Modern Europe: From the Renaissance to the Present

A seasoned teacher and talented historian, Professor Merriman s offers a carefully crafted narrative that guides students through a vast amount of complex material, integrating the many aspects of the European experience into a larger, interconnected whole. A full 10% shorter than its predecessor, the Second Edition has tightened organization throughout to make room for recent research and descriptions of the current issues and events that define Europe s role in the world today.

Audience
adult
Length
epic · 1365 pages

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