The Making of Modern Europe 1648-1780

In 1640 Europe was a term without precise political significance. In the ensuing years the idea of Europe came to mean more. The Making of Modern Europe 1648-1780 is a thoroughly comprehensive account of this period. It: * traces the evolution of the developing society * presents detailed studies of the people, their environment, attitudes and beliefs * examines economic aspects * focuses on the growth of states * addressses issues of politics, war and diplomacy * includes chapters on religion, intellectualism and science The work provides an excellent basis for the study of seventeenth and eighteenth-century European history.