Publisher's Synopsis
This Companion provides an overview of European history during the 'long' nineteenth century, from 1789 to 1914.
- Consists of 32 chapters written by leading international scholars
- Balances coverage of political, diplomatic and international history with discussion of economic, social and cultural concerns
- Covers both Eastern and Western European states, including Britain
- Pays considerable attention to smaller countries as well as to the great powers
- Compares particular phenomena and developments across Europe
