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| Europe: A History
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Author: Norman Davies
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Release Date: 1998-02-01
ISBN-10: 0060974680
ISBN-13: 9780060974688
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Here is a masterpiece of historical narrative that stretches from the Ice Age to the Atomic Age, as it tells the story of Europe, East and West. Norman Davies captures it all-the rise and fall of Rome, the sweeping invasions of Alaric and Atilla, the Norman Conquests, the Papal struggles for power, the Renaissance and the Reformation, the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, Europe's rise to become the powerhouse of the world, and its eclipse in our own century, following two devastating World Wars. This is the first major history of Europe to give equal weight to both East and West, and it shines light on fascinating minority communities, from heretics and lepers to Gypsies, Jews, and Muslims. It also takes an innovative approach, combining traditional narrative with unique features that help bring history alive: 299 time capsules scattered through the narrative capture telling aspects of an era. 12 -snapshots offer a panoramic look at all of Europe at a particular moment in history. Full coverage of Eastern Europe—100 maps and diagrams, 72 black-and-white plates.All told, Davies’'s Europe represents one of the most important and illuminating histories to be published in recent years.
A Good Referance Tomb
| Customer Rating: | | I will try to be concise. Those who enjoy history probably would like to have this in their reference library. Davies has done exceptional work albeit some commentary suggests biases...or perhaps just a lack of information for some unknown reason(s). One example would be in terms of certain statements on religion such as the Gospels of the New Testament being in conflict with one another. Two works by the late Prof. Wm. F. Arndt (unfortunately now out of print; publisher was Concordia Publishing House) would be of help as Arndt very well addresses claims of conflict, etc. in those works that don't really exist. But, I still think Davies work is of value and with every history book one needs be wary before they accept every claim. When necessary, one needs to do further research in history or subject areas related to the history being presented if you have questions. Credible knowledge does not come on a silver platter, it requires some effort on the learners part. |
Europe in One Book
| Customer Rating: | This 4-pound,1300 page book by Norman Davies recounts the histories of the peoples who occupied the European peninsula from the withdrawal of the ice age to the end of the Cold War.
Short, narrow-themed capsules pepper this 4-star book. Each of the 25 chapter ends with a wide-angled shot of events on the peninsula at a particular time.
People who developed outstanding literature, music, painting and sculpture of various periods are describe, but the this history of Europe is mainly descriptions of the slauters resulting from a continual succession of wars. Considerable space is allocated to the adventures of those that caused the greatest slaughters - Alexander the Great, Hitler, Stalin, ... Nevertheless, it is a good reference book.
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THE ONLY BOOK YOU WILL EVER NEED ON EUROPE: REFRESHING TRUTH & OBJECTIVTY - SUPERBLY WRITTEN!!!
| Customer Rating: | | Davies has written, yet, another masterpiece! He writes extensively, thoroughly and is the master of writing purely objectively on European history. Yes, Davies awakens many a reader to the absolute truth on European history - which takes many a reader aback - who have been brainwashed with so much American media(or whoever runs it)bologna. Davies is courageous to tell the truth. This book is another 'eye-opener,' kind of The Israel Lobby, by Mearsheimer and Walt, but about, of course, Europe. Norman Davies is a top and very distinguised scholar and Professor. Read all of Davies' books and get started on getting on the right track... TRUTH!!! |
Be aware: it is controversial
| Customer Rating: | I am currently reading excerpts from this book, and in checking it out, I came across the fact that it was reviewed in the New York Times, by a Princeton professor, who was very critical of many mistakes in the text. (see excerpt from his review below). According to another review, some of these facts have been checked in subsequent editions. Just be aware of the background when you read the book:
from the NYTimes review (by Theodore K. Rabb):
"Without looking anything up, this reviewer spotted inaccuracies, on average, every other page. Things got so bad that eventually I counted seven wrong dates in 11 lines, and soon thereafter (nearly two-thirds of the way through the text) I realized that there was little point either in continuing a close reading or in recommending the book to anyone who might regard it as a source of information."
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Pleasure to read, pleasure to disagree!
| Customer Rating: | This book is by very knowledgeable author, who has his own interesting views and prospectives. Even if you disagree about some issues, or you find his findings to be strange, it is pleasure to disagree.
It looks like many reader of history books are looking for reconfirmation of the ideas they convey already. This book is a fresh stream, no doubt. It bring more than just dates and sequences, it gives you much of flesh, of feeling, of European feeling about subjects that hard to recollect living in US. While some points of controversy is a feature of the book it has my highest recommendations. It gives a touch of a light on the subjects that otherwise often appear academic, lifeless and curved in stone. |
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