The Bottom Line
This book combines information and discussion on sixteen important topics; don't confuse it with either a general narrative of the period or a list of charts and figures.
Pros
- A lot of interesting material
- Pitched between general and specialist texts
- Excellent for students of the era
Cons
- Expensive if you want just one chapter
Description
- 407 pages including chronology, biographies and further reading list.
- Published by Blackwell (UK) and Lightning Source Inc (US)
- N: 0631192182
Guide Review - A Companion to Modern European History 1871 - 1945 edited by Martin Pugh
Not to be confused with a Longman 'Companion' series volume, this book is actually a collection of sixteen essay like chapters written by different experts and covering key themes such as the development of social welfare and changes in European diplomacy. Consequently, this disjointed but hugely informative text is pitched somewhere between the general narratives and specialist journal articles, perfect for higher level students and readers who wish to fit this material into their existing understanding of Europe, and extend their knowledge of the historiography's competing ideas. The volume is rounded off by a section of further reading lists, of which the annotated entries will be invaluable for students.
