02408cam a22003133u 4500 35200 UtSlPG 20260610133814.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 91160119 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 D Lavisse, Ernest, 1842-1922 Vue générale de l'histoire politique de l'Europe Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-02-07 Produced by Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Vue générale de l'histoire politique de l'Europe" by Ernest Lavisse is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to present a comprehensive overview of European political history, exploring significant events, figures, and the complexities of nation formation and conflicts throughout the ages. It scrutinizes the development of Europe from ancient times through the Middle Ages and into the modern era, focusing on how political dynamics shaped the continent's structure. The opening of the text introduces Lavisse's intent to summarize a vast expanse of European history, acknowledging the challenges and dangers of such an undertaking. He reflects on the complexities of discerning the truths within events, noting that while specific details may often be dubious, significant historical moments remain clear and impactful. This introduction sets the tone for the exploration of ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome, their contributions and follies, and how these early dynamics led to the eventual rise of nations and the geopolitical landscape of Europe. Lavisse highlights key themes like the relationship between geography and national destiny and emphasizes the influence of individual actions on historical progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Europe -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35200 76045 76045