History of the Revolutions in Europe: From the Subversion of the Roman Empire in the West, Till the Congress of Vienna (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Christophe Guillaume De Koch

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267987668 ISBN 13: 9780267987665

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Trace the rise and fall of Europe’s great powers through wars, treaties, and shifting alliances.

This nonfiction history scans the long arc of European revolutions and statecraft from the end of the Roman era to the Congress of Vienna. It explains how dynastic ambitions, commercial interests, and balance-of-power calcualtions reshaped borders, economies, and the fate of nations. You’ll see how leaders like Louis XIV, Catherine the Great, and Napoleon influenced a continent’s course, often through alliances, conquests, and negotiations that defined the modern map.

• Discover how wars, alliances, and diplomacy changed Europe’s political system
• Learn how commerce and finance began to drive state policy
• Follow the major figures and turning points that redirected history
• Understand the evolving balance of power that shaped the 17th to early 19th centuries

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, big‑picture account of European political change and its lasting impact.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267987668
• ISBN 13: 9780267987665
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 407