Europe - 1789 to 1914 - Encyclopedia of the Age of Industry and Empire (Europe) ( 5 VOL SET )

The time period between the onset of the French Revolution to the outbreak of World War I is one of the most studied periods in history. The heavily researched era is singled out in this exciting new five-volume set covering the important people and the major events and developments in Europe. Broad in scope, the contributions of about 600 scholars across the globe are conveniently collected in a single encyclopedia that encompasses all areas of human endeavor. With a thoughtful index and accessible prose, readers can easily gather specific information or leisurely explore the period's scientific, social and cultural history as well as its political, military and economic developments. The collection of 868 articles illustrates the impact of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era on Europe, and the transformation of its political, social, and cultural institutions by the forces of industrialization, nationalism, mass politics, imperialism, great power rivalries and innovative cultural change. Each article includes a bibliography, some annotated. Enlivening the material are sidebars that clarify concepts and provide excerpts from primary source documents. Each volume also includes an 8-page color insert and numerous illustrations. A chronology and a thematic outline of the contents concisely frames the material in a larger context, helping readers build meaningful connections. This set links European experience to the history of the rest of the world, continuing the Charles Scribner's Sons'award-winning line from Ancient Europe and Encyclopedia of the Renaissance through Europe 1450-1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World.While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions.Call your Sales Rep for details. Cover......Page 1 Europe 1789 to 1914: Encyclopedia of the Age of Industry and Empire......Page 2 0684313596......Page 5 A, B......Page 8 C, D......Page 9 E, F, G......Page 11 H, I, J......Page 12 K, L, M......Page 13 N, O......Page 14 P, Q, R......Page 15 S......Page 16 T, U, V, W......Page 17 Y, Z......Page 18 Introduction......Page 20 Maps of Europe, 1789 to 1914......Page 30 Chronology......Page 38 A......Page 74 B......Page 232 C......Page 576 D......Page 678 E......Page 776 F......Page 860 G......Page 996 H......Page 1104 I......Page 1180 J......Page 1278 K......Page 1314 L......Page 1356 M......Page 1480 N......Page 1650 O......Page 1726 P......Page 1768 Q......Page 1994 R......Page 1996 S......Page 2146 T......Page 2378 U......Page 2442 V......Page 2472 W......Page 2502 Y......Page 2582 Z......Page 2590 1. ART AND CULTURE......Page 2600 3. ECONOMIC HISTORY......Page 2602 6. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, DIPLOMACY, WARS......Page 2603 8. PHILOSOPHY AND INTELLECTUAL LIFE......Page 2604 9. PLACES......Page 2605 10.POLITICAL HISTORY......Page 2606 11.RELIGION......Page 2607 13.SCIENCE......Page 2608 15.SOCIAL HISTORY......Page 2609 16.TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION......Page 2610 DIRECTORY OF CONTRIBUTORS......Page 2612 A......Page 2632 B......Page 2645 C......Page 2660 D......Page 2681 E......Page 2689 F......Page 2697 G......Page 2712 H......Page 2727 I......Page 2735 J......Page 2744 K......Page 2747 L......Page 2750 M......Page 2762 N......Page 2778 O......Page 2788 P......Page 2792 Q......Page 2812 R......Page 2813 S......Page 2829 T......Page 2850 U......Page 2858 V......Page 2861 W......Page 2865 Y......Page 2874 Z......Page 2875 Covers The Time Period Between The Onset Of The French Revolution To The Outbreak Of World War I, Including The Important People And The Major Events And Developments In Europe, And Connections To The Rest Of The World. Includes Over 800 Articles Illustrating The Transformation Of Political, Social, And Cultural Institutions By The Forces Of Industrialization, Nationalism, Mass Politics, Imperialism, Great Power Rivalries And Innovative Cultural Change. V. 1. Abdul-hamid To Colonialism -- V. 2. Colonies To Huysmans -- V. 3. Ibsen To Owen -- V. 4. Pacifism To Syphilis -- V. 5. Talleyrand To Zollverein; Index. John Merriman And Jay Winter, Editors In Chief. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. A five-volume survey of European history from the onset of the French Revolution to the outbreak of World War. Alphabetically arranged entries cover the period's most significant personalities and meaningful developments in the arts, religion, politics, exploration, and warfare. For students, scholars, and general readers