The Development of Modern Europe - From the Wars of Louis XIV to the Congress of Vienna (Volume I of II)

An excellent history of the development of Europe from the expansionist wars of Louis XIV through the rise of Prussia and the conquests of Napoleon to the Congress of Vienna. Brilliantly and clearly written, the Development of Modern Europe is a valuable resource for students of world history seeking a deeper understanding of the unfolding and shaping of European history. 

Contents include: 

FRANCE UNDER LOUIS XIV 
EUROPE AND LOUIS XIV 
RECONSTRUCTION OF EUROPE AT UTRECHT 
RUSSIA AND PRUSSIA BECOME EUROPEAN POWERS 
THE WARS OF FREDERICK THE GREAT 
THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN FRANCE AND ENGLAND FOR INDIA 
THE RIVALRY OF FRANCE AND ENGLAND IN NORTH AMERICA 
THE OLD RÉGIME IN EUROPE 
THE SPIRIT OF REFORM 
THE ENLIGHTENED DESPOTS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY 
THE EVE OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION 
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION 
THE FIRST FRENCH REPUBLIC 
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 
EUROPE AND NAPOLEON 
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF EUROPE AT THE CONGRESS OF VIENNA