Published by Edward Arnold & Co: London 1944
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H. A. L. Fisher's A History of Europe presents a sweeping, single-volume survey of European civilisation from classical antiquity through to the early twentieth century, written by one of Britain's foremost historians and a former President of the Board of Education. Fisher is best known for his lucid narrative style and his ability to synthesise political, religious, social, and intellectual history into a coherent whole, and this volume reflects that strength. Rather than focusing narrowly on dynasties or battles, Fisher traces the long development of European ideas, institutions, and cultures, examining how Christianity, the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the rise of the modern nation-state shaped the continent's historical trajectory.
Published in 1944, during the closing stages of the Second World War, this edition carries additional resonance as a reflective account of Europe's shared heritage at a moment of profound crisis. Fisher's measured prose and balanced judgements give the work an enduring authority, making it both accessible to general readers and valuable as a serious historical overview. Complete in one substantial volume, it stands as a classic mid-twentieth-century interpretation of European history, appealing particularly to readers interested in broad historical synthesis, students of European civilisation, and collectors of landmark general histories."
Light wear and fading to covers and spine. A nice inscription from December 1944. Pages with age toning but otherwise clean. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
