Cover has some usage wear as do the pages. There is no writing, highlighting, or underlining in the book. ISBN 9780132918404
Clearly written and understandably organized, this classic book about European political, social, economic, and intellectual history covers events throughout the continent from 1914 to the present, treating Europe as a single unit. The authors begin with a view of Europe in 1914 with an emphasis on Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean, as well as on Western Europe. The book thoroughly covers such contemporary topics as: the successful launch of the Euro as the currency of the European Union; the election of Vladimir Putin and the emergence of a new Russia; the election of Tony Blair and the rise of New Labor in the United Kingdom; the expansion of NATO; the rise of right-wing extremism; and the tense relations between Europeans and immigrant groups.
