Aspects of European History, 1789-1980 (University Paperbacks)

In this sequel to his popular Aspects of European History, 1494 - 1789, Stephen J. Lee charts the most commonly encountered topics of nineteenth and twentieth century history, from the origins of the French Revolution, through the social and political reforms and upheavals of the last two centuries to the present. Helpful and accessible, the book includes: \* an invigorating guide and sound source of background material \* short analytical chapters\* an interpretative approach to history, providing a range of viewpoints on each subject\* both a broad survey and specific studies\* stimulation for student's ability to develop and clarify theme\* a careful structure which aids notetaking, preparation of essays and revision. Any student of European history will want to have this book at their side throughout their course studies. In the wake of the revival of European nationalism in 1989 and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Romano's essay explores the origin of the idea of the modern nation state between 1789 and 1848 when the citizen and the plebiscite replaced the subject as the legitimizing mechanism for national and multinational associations. Stephen Lee charts the most commonly encountered topics of nineteenth and twentieth century European history, from the origins of the French Revolution, through the social and political reforms of the last two centuries to the present. The purpose of this opening chapter is to provide a synthesis of some of the more important interpretations of the outbreak of the French Revolution.