The European World 1500-1800 provides a concise and authoritative textbook for the centuries between the Renaissance and the French Revolution. It presents early modern Europe not as a mere transition phase, but a dynamic period worth studying in its own right. Written by an experienced team of specialists, and derived from a successful undergraduate course, it offers a student-friendly introduction to all major themes and processes of early modern history.
This third edition features greatly expanded coverage of 'The Wider World, with added chapters on relations with the Ottoman empire, European settlement overseas and the global exchange of goods. Other new content includes an overview of early modern medicine and comprehensive timelines for each of the thematic parts.
Specially designed to assist learning, The European World 1500-1800 features:
expert surveys of key topics written by an international group of historians
suggestions for seminar discussion and further reading
extracts from primary sources and generous illustrations, including maps
a glossary of key terms and concepts
a full index of persons, places and subjects
and a much enhanced companion website, offering colour images, direct access to primary materials, and interactive features which highlight key events and locations discussed in the volume.
The European World 1500-1800 will be essential reading for all students embarking on the discovery of the early modern period.
Figures and Acknowledgements
Tables
Notes on Contributors
Preface to the First Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the Third Edition
Abbreviations and Symbols
Part I: Starting Points
I.1 Introduction: Beat Kümin
1.2 Europe in 1500: Humfrey Butters
Part II: Society and Economy
II. 1 Gender and Family: Bernard Capp
II.2 Rural Society: Steve Hindle
II.3 Urban Society: Penny Roberts
II.4 Marginals and Deviants: Penny Roberts
II.5 Sickness and Health: Claudia Stein
II.6 The Early Modern Economy: Steve Hindle
Part III: Religion
III.1 Church and People at the Close of the Middle Ages: Beat Kümin and Peter Marshall
III.2 The Long Reformation - Lutheran: Henry J. Cohn
III.3 The Long Reformation - Reformed: Penny Roberts
III.4 The Long Reformation - Catholic: Anne Gerritsen, Kevin Gould and Peter Marshall
III.5 Religious Culture: Peter Marshall
III.6 Jews and Muslims: Henry J. Cohn
Part IV: The Wider World
IV.1 Beyond Europe c. 1500: Anne Gerritsen and Anthony McFarlane
IV.2 European Relations with the Ottoman World: James Baldwin
IV.3 Expanding Horizons: Anne Gerritsen and Anthony McFarlane
IV.4 Europe Overseas: Anthony McFarlane
IV.5 The Global Exchange of Goods: Anne Gerritsen and Giorgio Riello
IV.6 Europe and the World c. 1800: Anne Gerritsen and Anthony McFarlane
Part V: Culture
V.1 Renaissance: Humfrey Butters
V.2 Arts and Society: Luca Molà
V.3 From Pen to Print: Mark Knights and Angela McShane
V.4 The Scientific Revolution: Claudia Stein
V.5 Witchcraft and Magic: Penny Roberts
V.6 Popular Culture(s): Bernard Capp
V.7 Enlightenment: Colin Jones
Part VI: Politics
A) Surveys
VI.1 The Theory and Practice of Politics and Government: Humfrey Butters
VI.2 Dynastic Politics, Religious Conflict and Reason of State c.1500-1650:
Humfrey Butters and Henry J. Cohn
VI.3 European Politics from the Peace of Westphalia to the French Revolution c.1650-1800:
Colin Jones and Mark Knights
B) Themes
VI. 4 Courts and Centres: Stéphane van Damme and Janet Dickinson
VI.5 Centre and Periphery: Steve Hindle and Beat Kümin
VI.6 The Impact of War: Jonathan Davies
VI.7 Riot and Rebellion: Bernard Capp
VI.8 Revolution: Bernard Capp and Colin Jones
Epilogue
Europe in 1800: Humfrey Butters
Appendices
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