• Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent • Terrific supplementary reading for AP History stu

Presents a history of the European nations, from the time of their emergence from the Middle Ages in the thirteenth century and the Renaissance to the French Re

Puts world events in a context that is relevant for today's students and casual readers Updated to include the significant events from the past several years

Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.

With "verve and panache," this magisterial history of Europe since 1453 shows how struggles over the heart of the continent have shaped the world we live in tod