Europe, 1450-1648

by Derek Murphy

A comprehensive AS and A-level History text on Early Modern Europe, written by a team of experienced teachers who are also examiners. Includes: *Europe 1450-1661: a synoptic assessment *The Italian Renaissance and voyages of discovery *The Ottoman Empire *The Reformation *The Holy Roman Empire under Maximilian I and Charles V, 1493-1556 *Spain 1450-1566 *Renaissance France 1450-1559 *The Catholic and Counter Reformations *Phillip of Spain 1556-1598 *The Dutch Revolt *The French Wars of Religion and the reign of Henry IV (1559-1610) *The rise of Sweden in the 16th and 17th centuries *The decline of Spain?1558-1659 *The development of France during the reign of Louis XIII and the minority of Louis XIV 1610-1661 *The Thirty Years War *Social and economic history c. 1450-1661

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Published January 31, 2000