from the old regime to the age of revolution Winks, Robin W. 1930-2003 creator Kaiser, Thomas E. text bibliography nyu New York Oxford University Press 2004 monographic eng

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xix, 219 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. 'Europe, 1648-1815' surveys the political, economic, social, and cultural events of the period, from the rise of absolutism to the campaigns of Napoleon, from the creation of a European empire in the Americas to the controversies of the Enlightenment. It contains numerous illustrations, selections from primary sources, and an updated bibliography. Introduction : Europe, 1648-1815 -- The problem of divine-right monarchy. Bourbon France ; Stuart England ; Century of genius/century of everyman ; Summary -- The old regimes. The economic "revolutions" ; The established powers ; The newcomers ; War and diplomacy, 1713-1763 ; Summary -- The Enlightenment. The settings ; The core ideas ; The program ; Enlightened absolutism ; Russia, 1725-1825 ; George III and American independence ; Challenges to the Enlightenment ; Summary -- The French Revolution and Napoleon. The French Revolution ; The dissolution of the monarchy ; The First Republic ; Napoleon and France ; Napoleon and Europe ; Conclusion ; Summary. Robin W. Winks, Thomas E. Kaiser. Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-201) and index. Revolutions Europe History 18th century Sionismo Historia Europa Siglo XVIII Europe History 1648-1789 Europa Historia 1648-1789 Europe History 1789-1815 Europa Historia 1789-1815 Europe Economic conditions 18th century Europa Condiciones económicas Europe Economic conditions 19th century Europe Intellectual life 18th century Europa Vida intelectual Europe Intellectual life 19th century France History 1789-1815 300 D 273 W775e 2004 940.2/5 0195154452 (cloth : acid-free paper) 9780195154450 (cloth : acid-free paper) 0195154460 (paper : acid-free paper) 9780195154467 (paper : acid-free paper) http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy041/2002038184.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002038184-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy041/2002038184.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002038184-d.html DLC 021007 20260922121634.0 spa