Whether as an epic battleground or a cradle of civilizations Europe has left an enduring
imprint on the history of the world for over two millennia. From megalithic civilizations
through ancient times the Renaissance the Industrial Revolution the rise of nationalism two
world wars and the years that followed this book looks beyond a series of distinct national
histories to offer the history of Europe as an often shared experience across one continent.
This book delves into events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall traces the continents
evolution from the collapse of Communism through the Iraq War global financial crisis Brexit
and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. And then looking forward it explores what would be necessary
for the continent to remain a global power-player for years to come.
