Europa : how Europe shaped the modern world /
European history is deeply embedded in the global civilization that has emerged in the 21st century. More than two thirds of today's nations were once European colonies or protectorates. Europe's legacy is evident in the trajectory of the United States and has influenced aspiring hegemonic...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Pegasus Books,
[2018]
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| Edition: | First Pegasus Books edition. |
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| Summary: | European history is deeply embedded in the global civilization that has emerged in the 21st century. More than two thirds of today's nations were once European colonies or protectorates. Europe's legacy is evident in the trajectory of the United States and has influenced aspiring hegemonic powers like China. For centuries, Europe was the heart and soul of the West, and European powers enjoyed unprecedented global hegemony, not only by military and economic means, but also through their influence on politics and culture. |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 477 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 449-456) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781681777566 1681777568 |