The Old European Order 1660-1800

ISBN-13: 9780198203865 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 460 str.

William Doyle

Opis

This survey of European history covers a period of 140 years which witnessed the beginnings of the contemporary world. In his account of the economic, social, intellectual and governmental structure and development of pre-revolutionary Europe, the author stresses economic and social trends.

Recenzje

`an excellent book, clearly set out and elegantly composed'. European Studies Review.

Spis treści

Introductory; Economy: Fundamentals: Population, prices, and agriculture; Motors of progress: Towns, money, and manufactures; Wider horizons: Trade and empire; Society: Ruling orders; The ruled: The country; The ruled: The town; Enlightenment: Religion and the churches; The progress of doubt; A doubtful progress; Public Affairs: States and their business; The machinery of state; International relations; The Crisis of the Old Order; The crisis; Europe in revolution; The revolutionary impact; Bibliography; Maps; Table; Index.