Themes in modern European history, 1890-1945

Themes in European Historytreats in thematic fashion a period of great change and upheaval in Europe. A collection of twelve essays by five leading historians, this textbook:

* highlights important developments and changes that occurred
* sets these changes in their social and cultural context as well as in the political framework
* concentrates on the most important powers in Europe
* vompletes each essay with suggestions for further reading to guide your students into continuing their research.

Whereas other textbooks of this period focus on the political events, Themes in Modern European Historyuses a comparative historyof institutions and societies, with emphasis on the cultural changes as well.

Students are provided with the whole picture of events and are made aware of the wider consequences of the changes taking place - enabling them to understand all aspects of the dramatic transformation of Europe from 1890-1945.