The Shortest History of Europe

The Shortest History of Europe by John Hirst is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the qualities that made Europe a world-changing civilization.

This book provides a clear, humorous, and thought-provoking account of a remarkable civilization, covering its birth from an unlikely mixture of classical learning and Christianity and German warrior culture, as well as its evolution over the centuries.

The author offers a fascinating examination of highly distinctive characters - pious knights and belligerent popes, romantics spouting folklore and revolutionaries imitating Rome - and how their coming apart provided the dynamic of European history in modern times.

This new edition brings the story into the present, covering the world wars and beyond.

With a listening time of 5 hours and 30 minutes, this book is an excellent choice for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of European civilization.