History of the Modern World To 1815

The first edition of A History of the Modern World was published 50 years ago. Subsequent editions have proven its staying power, relevance, and importance.A History of the Modern World has been used as a textbook at more than 1,000 schools; it has been translated into six languages. A comprehensive story of how our world came to be, it is among the most highly praised history texts ever published. It begins with the rise of Europe during the High Middle Ages and takes us to the fall of European Communism, with glances forward and back. Not exclusively a political history, it examines art and literature as well, showing how they too contributed to the development of the modern world.For the new edition, R. R. Palmer and Joel Colton have been joined by a new coauthor, Lloyd Kramer. Brimming with drawings, maps, and photographs -- including more than 140 new illustrations, revised maps, and four-color endpapers -- this edition will join its forerunners as an essential reference. It is a classic of world,history.Colton, Joel is the author of 'History of the Modern World To 1815', published 0000 under ISBN 9780375413988 and ISBN 0375413987.