This highly academic yet highly readable classic is indispensable for an understanding of history, starting with the greek myth...  Read More

This highly academic yet highly readable classic is indispensable for an understanding of history, starting with the greek myth of europa, a thorough but entertaining dissertation on the origins of modern europe, and the features of modern europe.  Read Less

I haven't really started to read it, but it looks great based on table of contents and the paper quality

I haven't really started to read it, but it looks great based on table of contents and the paper quality  Read Less

That he did not devote more pages or words to these topics probably had more to do with the fact that this is a survey, and not...  Read More

That he did not devote more pages or words to these topics probably had more to do with the fact that this is a survey, and not an explanation.  Read Less

Down with the english, thank god for st.

Down with the english, thank god for st.  Read Less

The price was impeccable versus the text.

The price was impeccable versus the text.  Read Less

Davies is known for his earlier work on poland.

Davies is known for his earlier work on poland.  Read Less

This means that for some maps, the smallest letters are not readable on the screen.

This means that for some maps, the smallest letters are not readable on the screen.  Read Less

This is a big book and certainly will not be to everyone’s taste.

This is a big book and certainly will not be to everyone’s taste.  Read Less