The History Atlas of Europe (History Atlas Series)

"Europe is the smallest of the world's continents, yet its culture and languages have come to dominate the world we know today. The History Atlas of Europe explores the extraordinary sweep of its development, covering the earliest peoples and settlements; Greek and Phoenician colonization; the rise of Macedonia in the Mediterranean; the complexities of the Roman Empire; the development and influence of Christianity; the Protestant Reformation; the cultural impact of intercontinental and European trade; efforts to maintain peace despite differences in government; the introduction of fascism; the effects of two world wars; the turmoil, changing borders, and shifting governments; and today's conflict regarding European unity."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved… (more)