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The Longman Handbook of Early Modern Europe
by Chris Cook and Philip Broadhead
Published 30 May 2001
The essential companion to Europe during the early modern period a user-friendly compendium of key facts and figures. Building on the success of other Handbooks in this series, this volume covers Europe from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the treaty of Paris in 1763. Embracing all the major aspects of European political, social, economic and cultural history during the period, it reflects the enormous changes that transformed Europe over three centuries. Key themes include the Reformation, Imperial Spain, the Revolt of the Netherlands, the Thirty Years War and the Enlightenment, with a detailed examination of European expansion overseas.
The Longman Handbook of Modern British History, 1714-1995
by Chris Cook and John Stevenson
Published 6 June 1983
Providing all the essential facts and figures about modern British history from the death of Queen Anne to the end of 1995, this compact and accessible reference work is now updated in a Third Edition.The text been thoroughly revised in the light of recent events and economic statistics brought up-to-date, and it has also been completely reset into a more attractive text design. New material covers: * the fall of Margaret Thatcher and John Major's premiership * the emergence of 'New Labour' under Tony Blair * recent developments in Northern Ireland * Britain's relationship with the European Community in the 1990s