A History of Modern Europe

A History of Modern Europe is an up-to-date, integrated, and readable account of modern European history from the Renaissance to the present. John Merriman addresses Europe's rich diversity while remaining focused on the central themes of the European experience, from the politics of states and peoples, the causes and effects of economic change, and religion, to Europe's interaction with the rest of the world. The Second Edition maintains the comprehensive and thoughtful approach of the successful First Edition, with a balance of cultural, social, and political history and Merriman's engaging narrative style.