A History of Europe: From Pre-History to the 21st Century

A History of Europe is a masterful narrative, bringing together the continent's common threads of history from the end of the ice ages until the present day.

Leading historian Professor Jeremy Black takes a journey through the vast sweep of European history, examining events as diverse as the rise of the Roman Empire, the brutal Viking raids, the cultural explosion of the Renaissance period, the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the rise of consumer culture in the 21st century.

These varied strands are bought together in a clear and concise narrative, perfect for anyone wanting a comprehensive look at Europe's fascinating and complex past.