Discusses the evolution of European economics, politics, arts, sciences, and cultural life from the height of the industrial revolution to the First World War.
The book details which Germans pushed for overseas expansion, how they tried to implement their ambitions, and why they ultimately failed. Discussions of political leaders and diplomats, the navy,...
The critical story of thirteen empires, showing their key role in the foundation of today’s global civilization.For over five hundred years, empires have been a feature of the political landscape,...
Erica Hobsbawm discusses the evolution of European economics, politics, arts, sciences, and cultural life from the height of the industrial revolution to the First World War. Hobsbawm combines vast...
The first in-depth exploration of the artistic and cultural achievements of China’s “classical” eraAge of Empires presents the art and culture of China during one of the most critical periods of its...