Europe in the Nineteenth Century, 1830-1880 (General History of Europe)

The period between 1830 and 1880 was one of great activity, radical political change and striking economic and social growth in Europe. In the latest edition of this textbook the struggles for power between individuals, parties and classes within the state, and between the nations themselves, are discussed within the context of a study of the administration, organization and growth of European society. More space is given in this edition to popular movements of protest and insurrection, to lifestyles and to the role of women, as well as to the sections on German history. The Struggles For Power Between Individuals, Parties And Classes, And Between The Nations Of Europe As A Whole, Are Discussed Within The Context Of A Study Of The Administration And Growth Of European Society. Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table Of Contents; List Of Maps; Dedication; Preface; Preface To The First Edition; Preface To The Second Edition; 1. The Sources; Notes And References; 2. Europe In 1830; Notes And References; 3. Political Ideas; Notes And References; 4. The Growth Of Industry; Notes And References; 5. Agriculture And Commerce; Notes And References; 6. The Conditions Of The Masses; Notes And References; 7. The Life-style Of The Upper Classes; Notes And References; 8. Diplomacy And Wars; The Instruments Of Diplomacy; The Failures Of Diplomacy; The Successes Of Diplomacy. Notes And References9. France: Still The Seed-bed Of Ideologies; Political Developments; Political Institutions; Spain; Notes And References; 10. Britain: The Mother Of Parliaments And The Source Of Industrialization; Political Developments; Anglo-french Relations; Political Institutions; Notes And References; 11. Iron And Blood: The Unification Of Germany; Political Developments; Political Institutions; Notes And References; 12. A Nation Born Of Conflict: The Unification Of Italy; Political Developments; Political Institutions; Notes And References. 13. Experiments In Moderation: Belgium, Holland And Switzerlandpolitical Developments: Belgium; Political Developments: Holland; Political Developments: Switzerland; Political Institutions; 14. A Sad Anachronism: Austria-hungary; Political Developments; Political Institutions; 15. Societies In Torment: Russia And Poland Under The Tsars; Political Developments; Political Institutions; Notes And References; 16. The Stubborn Survival Of The 'sick Man': The Ottoman Empire And The Balkan States; Political Developments; Political Institutions; 17. Europe And The World; Asia; The Far East. Australasiaafrica; Latin America; North America; Notes And References; 18. Education, Scholarship, Science And Religion; Notes And References; 19. Literature And The Arts; Notes And References; 20. Europe In 1880; Bibliography; Maps; Index. H. Hearder. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 444-459)