I wish I'd been there

By Byron Hollinshead, Theodore K. Rabb

Subjects: World history, Världshistoria, History

Description: "From the death of Alexander the Great to the German surrender ending World War II, these essays move across a wide geography for over two millennia and deal with politics, law, religion, peace and war, science and the arts, rebellion, and social change. In addition to adding immediacy, color, and vibrancy to well-known events, they also provide fresh illuminations and interpretations of vital moments in the history of Europe"--Publisher's description.