A History of Modern Europe, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

From the aftermath of Napoleon to the revolutions of the 19th century, a rigorous survey of Europe’s modern transformation.

This volume traces how governments, revolutions, and ideas reshaped the continent, drawing on a wide range of sources and archival material to illuminate political change, diplomacy, and national awakenings.

In clear, approachable prose, the book surveys the Restoration, the Concert of Europe, and the growing role of public information and archives. It also explores the Greek rebellion and the Phanariots, showing how education, language, and culture fed a national revival.

• How parliamentary government and public access to information developed after 1815.
• The major political episodes of the era, including the Restoration, reaction, and continental movements.
• The Greek question: society, religion, education, and the rise of modern Greek identity.
• A chapter-by-chapter map of the Mediterranean and Eastern affairs shaping Europe.

Ideal for readers of political history and the long arc of European change, this edition offers a detailed, source-informed portrait of the age.