Vanished Supremacies

Résumé du livre

Vanished Supremacies: Essays On European History, 1812-1918 is a collection of essays written by the renowned British historian, Lewis Bernstein Namier. The book covers a period of European history from 1812 to 1918, which was marked by significant political, social, and economic changes. Namier's essays explore the rise and fall of several European empires, including the Ottoman Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Russian Empire. He also delves into the causes and consequences of major historical events such as the Crimean War, the Franco-Prussian War, and World War I. Namier's writing is characterized by his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to provide insightful analysis of complex historical events. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in European history and the political, social, and economic forces that shaped the continent during this critical period.In Two Volumes. Volume 1, Vanished Supremacies, Essays On European History 1812-1918; Volume 2, Crossroads Of Power, Essays On Eighteenth Century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.