Overview

Originally published in 1931 and as a fifth edition in 1952, this book became a classic survey of European history which focusses on the pan-European features and tendencies of the Middle Ages. The book also looks beyond Europe at the history of Islam and the conquest and discoveries of the European powers in the New World in relation to European affairs.

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Author:   A. J. Grant
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
ISBN:  

9781003863823

ISBN 10:   1003863825
Pages:   596
Publication Date:   03 June 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

1.Europe at the End of the Fifteenth Century 2. The Italian Wars – The First Phase 3. France, Spain, and the House of Habsburg 4. The Reformation in Germany 5. The Italian Wars – The Second Phase 6. The Development of Lutheranism in Germany 7. The End of the War Between France and Spain; The Abdication o Charles V; Navarre and Savoy 8. Turkey and Christendom in the Sixteenth Century 9. The Spread of Protestantism 10. The Counter-Reformation; The Council of Trent; The Jesuits; The Inquisition 11. The Scandinavian Kingdoms, and the Spread of Lutheranism Outside of Germany 12. A Note on Russian History in the Sixteenth Century 13. The Old World and the New 14. The Origin of the French Wars of Religion 15. The First Phase of the French Wars of Religion 16. Spain and the Netherlands Under Philip II 17. The European Crisis and the Massacre of saint Bartholomew’s Day 18. France and the Netherlands From the Massacre to the Deaths of the Duke of Alençon and William the Silent 19. A Decision Reached in Western Europe: Spain, France, and the Netherlands to 1598 20. Settlement of France Under Henry IV 21. The End of the Century: Germany, France and Spain 22. Changes and Tendencies in the Sixteenth Century.

Reviews

Original Review of A History of Europe: ‘It is a mine of information, as a good textbook should be.’ J. B. Black, The English Historical Review.

Author Information

A. J. Grant (1862–1948) was Professor of History at the University of Leeds and Professor of Modern History at the University of Cairo.

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