The Rise of Empires: European History, 1870-1919 (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Fifty Years of Europe from the Franco-Prussian War Until the Paris Peace ConferenceBy Charles Downer Hazen
Length13h 8m
About this audiobook
The Rise of Empires: European History, 1870–1919 surveys one of the most volatile epochs in modern European history, from the consolidation of nation-states after 1870 to the imperial rivalries and ideological tensions that culminated in the First World War and its aftermath. Written in a lucid, expository style characteristic of early twentieth-century historical scholarship, the book situates diplomacy, militarism, nationalism, and colonial expansion within a broad narrative of political transformation. Its literary context belongs to the tradition of grand historical synthesis, attentive to causes, institutions, and consequences rather than anecdote alone. Charles Downer Hazen, an American historian and professor at Columbia University, was deeply engaged with European political history and the forces that shaped modern international relations. Writing in the shadow of the Great War, Hazen brought to his subject both scholarly discipline and contemporary urgency, seeking to explain how Europe's systems of power, alliance, and empire produced a crisis of unprecedented scale. This volume is recommended to readers seeking a clear, historically grounded account of Europe's imperial age and its collapse into war. Students, general readers, and specialists alike will value Hazen's disciplined narrative, which remains useful for understanding the origins of the modern world order.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length13 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 2, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Rise of Empires: European History, 1870-1919 (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Preface
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6The Making of the Kingdom of Italy
7The Unification of Germany
8The Second Empire and the Franco-Prussian War
9The German Empire
10France Under the Third Republic
11The Kingdom of Italy Since 1870
12England Since 1868
13The British Empire
14The Partition of Africa
15The Disruption of the Ottoman Empire and the Rise of the Balkan States
16Russia to the War With Japan
17The Far East
18Russia Since the War With Japan
19The Balkan Wars of 1912 and 1913
20The European War (pt. 1)
21The European War (pt. 2)
22Making the Peace
23Analysis
24Reflection
25Memorable Quotes
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