This is a decidedly blank spot in my understanding of history, especially European history, as the only close study of it I’ve ever probably takes comes from either novels or 10th grade world history. I probably would have taken AP European History if it had been offered, but alas. The US edition of this book has the subtitle of “The Five Revolutions That Made Modern Europe: 1648-1815” which feels a little forced as the French, English, and American revolution are front and center here, but […]