The first short, single-volume history of the continent, from the author of the bestselling A Short History of Englandbr>br>Europe has for two millennia been a remarkably successful continent. In this dazzling new history, bestselling author Simon Jenkins tells the story of its evolution from a battlefield of warring tribes to peace, wealth and freedom - a story that twists and turns from Greece and Rome, through the Middle Ages, Reformation and French Revolution, to the two World Wars and the present day.br>br>Jenkins embraces individuals from Julius Caesar and Joan of Arc, to Wellington and Angela Merkel, as well as cultural figures from Aristotle to Shakespeare and Picasso. Tracing themes down the ages, from youthful ambition and religious conflict to geographical constraints and invasion, he brings together the key forces and dominant periods into one chronological narrative - all with his usual insight, colour and authority.br>br>While experiencing almost constant turbulence, Europe has left an indelible mark on the world. How did one small continent become so powerful? How did these diverse peninsulas and islands, over time, develop a collective consciousness? How did diplomacy so often collapse into bloodshed, and what are the implications of this today? br>br>Despite the importance of Europe''s politics, economy and culture, there has not been - until now - a concise book to tell this story. Covering the key events, eras and individuals, Jenkins'' portrait of the continent could not be more timely - or more masterful.br>br>''Full of stand-out facts ... absolutely fascinating'' - Richard Bacon, BBC Radio 2, on A Short History of Englandbr>br>''Masterly, perhaps a masterpiece'' - Independent, Books of the Year on England''s Thousand Best Churchesbr>br>''Jenkins is, like all good guides, more than simply informative: he can be courteous and rude, nostalgic and funny, elegant, convincing and relaxed'' - Adam Nicolson on England''s Thousand Best Houses, Evening Standardbr>br>''Full of the good judgements one might hope for from such a sensible and readable commentator, and they alone are worth perusing for pleasure and food for thought'' - Michael Wood on A Short History of England, New Statesmanbr>br>''Any passably cultured inhabitant of the British Isles should ask for, say, three or four copies of this book'' - Max Hastings on England''s Thousand Best Houses, Sunday Telegraph>
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