Early Modern Europe: Issues and Interpretations

This reader brings together original and influential recent work in the field of early modern European history.

• Provides a thought-provoking overview of current thinking on this period.
• Key themes include evolving early-modern identities; changes in religion and cultural life; the revolution of the mind; roles of women in early-modern societies; the rise of the modern state; and Europe and the new world system
• Incorporates new scholarship on Eastern and Central Europe.
• Includes an article translated into English for the first time.

James B. Collins is Professor of History at Georgetown University, and Chair of the History Department.

Karen L. Taylor is Lecturer in History at Georgetown University.