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Expansion, War and Rebellion: Europe 1598-1661


Cambridge Perspectives in History

No. of pages 184

Published: 2000

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An engaging range of period texts and theme books for AS and A Level history. Seventeenth-century Europe was characterised by war, rebellion, social upheaval, economic expansion and scientific discovery. In this accessible book, Quentin Deakin addresses key issues central to an understanding of the period: Why did the Thirty Years' War break out in 1618. How did Richelieu and Mazarin extend the power of France? Why did Spain decline and Holland enter its 'golden age'? Why was there a European witch hunt in the first half of the seventeenth century? And was there, indeed a 'scientific revolution'? The book is illustrated and contains a range of primary sources.

 

This book is part of a book series called Cambridge Perspectives in History .

There are 184 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Cambridge University Press .

This book has the following chapters: Introduction; 1. The people divided; 2. Powers and faiths; 3. France: Richelieu; 4. France: Mazarin; 5. Revolt and decline in Spain: Lerma and Olivares; 6. The extent of decline in Spain; 7. The economic and social foundation of the United Provinces; 8. Causes of the Thirty Years' War; 9. The war and its consequences; 10. The European witch hunt; 11. The 'Scientific revolution'; Index.

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