Here is the definitive history of contemporary Europe, a controversial but authoritative and lively narrative that is destined to become the standard account of the period from 1914 to the present. In this superb volume, esteemed historian Bernard Wasserstein offers the first serious, full-length history of a century of convulsive change.
Paul Revere's midnight ride looms as an almost mythical event in American history--yet it has been largely ignored by scholars and left to patriotic writers and debunkers. Now one of the foremost American historians offers the first serious look at the events of the night of April 18, 1775--what led up to it, what really happened, and what followed--uncovering a truth far more remarkable than the myths of tradition.
From wars, revolutions and the rise and fall of civilisations to the histories of food, homes or fashion, History Today covers it all. Published in London for over sixty years, History Today is one of the world’s most respected magazines. Each monthly issue includes a huge breadth of fascinating material written by some of our top historians. Richly illustrated and fabulously entertaining, though serious enough to satisfy academics and students, History Today gives the long perspective on today’s events. Try it for yourself and join tens of thousands of history lovers the world over.
From wars, revolutions and the rise and fall of civilisations to the histories of food, homes or fashion, History Today covers it all. Published in London for over sixty years, History Today is one of the world’s most respected magazines. Each monthly issue includes a huge breadth of fascinating material written by some of our top historians. Richly illustrated and fabulously entertaining, though serious enough to satisfy academics and students, History Today gives the long perspective on today’s events. Try it for yourself and join tens of thousands of history lovers the world over.
From wars, revolutions and the rise and fall of civilisations to the histories of food, homes or fashion, History Today covers it all. Published in London for over sixty years, History Today is one of the world’s most respected magazines. Each monthly issue includes a huge breadth of fascinating material written by some of our top historians. Richly illustrated and fabulously entertaining, though serious enough to satisfy academics and students, History Today gives the long perspective on today’s events. Try it for yourself and join tens of thousands of history lovers the world over.
