Europe in the Eighteenth Century 1713-1789: General History of Europe Series (4th Edition)

For 1st and 2nd year undergraduate courses in Modern European History in departments of history. Also, higher level courses on enlightenment.This book provides a wide-ranging account and discussion of the history of Europe from 1713-1789. As well as political events, problems and institutions, it looks at the economic life of the continent, social structures and problems and intellectual and religious life. It also covers all aspects of Europe's relations with the rest of the world during a key period in European history. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Copyright Contents List of maps Preface 1 Introduction 2 The sources 3 The structure of society 4 Economic life 5 Government and administration 6 Monarchs and despots: tensions within the state 7 Armies and navies 8 Diplomacy and international relations 9 The expansion of Russia; Poland, the Baltic and the Near East 10 The German States and the rise of Prussia 11 Spain, Italy and the Mediterranean 12 The Anglo-French struggle for empire 13 Europe and the outside world 14 Education and cultural life 15 The Enlightenment and its competitors 16 Religion and the churches 17 The coming of Revolution 18 Conclusion Appendix Bibliography Maps Index This is a survey of all aspects of European life in the eighteenth century. Europe in the Eighteenth Century provides a continent wide examination and is distinctive for its comprehensive treatment of eastern, as well as, western Europe and in the coverage of European colonial empires. Key themes explored include society, economic life, government, monarchy, diplomacy and international relations, education and cultural life, expansionism, enlightenment and religion & the churches. This introduction surveys all aspects of European life in the eighteenth century on a continent wide basis. Key themes include: society, economic life, government, monarchy, diplomacy and international relations, education and cultural life, expansionism, enlightenment, and religion and the churches. --From publisher's description