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- A History
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 61 hrs and 48 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Here is a masterpiece of historical narrative that stretches from the Ice Age to the Atomic Age, as it tells the story of Europe, East and West.
Norman Davies captures it all - the rise and fall of Rome, the sweeping invasions of Alaric and Atilla, the Norman Conquests, the Papal struggles for power, the Renaissance and the Reformation, the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, Europe's rise to become the powerhouse of the world, and its eclipse in our own century, following two devastating World Wars.
This is the first major history of Europe to give equal weight to both East and West, and it shines light on fascinating minority communities, from heretics and lepers to Gypsies, Jews, and Muslims. It also takes an innovative approach, combining traditional narrative with unique features that help bring history alive: 299 time capsules scattered through the narrative capture telling aspects of an era, and 12 snapshots offer a panoramic look at all of Europe at a particular moment in history. All told, Davies's Europe represents one of the most important and illuminating histories to be published in recent years.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
What the critics say
"A master of broad-brushstroke synthesis, Davies navigates through the larger historical currents with the detail necessary to a well-written engaging narrative." (Publishers Weekly)
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-02-06
Generally good...
I appreciated the dedication to covering parts of European history that don't get much exposure. In particular northern countries, as I was pretty unfamiliar with that region altogether.
That being said, the author is writing this from his perspective right after the fall of the Soviet Union, and that definitely colours things. I would put it right on the edge - possibly over - of outdated.
Additionally, the chapters don't align with the narrative. Even when they do, the author jumps around a bit chronologically. And every so often it will just devolve into lists: famous people's last words, the weather in all the newspapers he gets, etc. I don't regret listening to it but I probably won't re-read.
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- Wong Shui Ling
- 2023-03-11
Unconventional History of Europe
Excellent. Entertaining very poetic and new perspective of historical events. He capsules are excellent to supplement the story.
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- Kristie Hammond
- 2022-03-25
Good Book
Good book but at times a bit dry. Reader’s use of foreign languages leaves me a bit lost. Can’t locate the supposedly accompanying PDF which I presume would have useful maps. Overall a good “reading” experience.
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- James De Dood
- 2021-11-16
Not Great
Many errors. Questionable outlooks on Jews and the Holocaust. The title should be A history of Poland plus Europe. J.M. Roberts has a much better book on European History.
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- Jason Gacek
- 2021-05-15
Excellent Book
A masterful overview of European history. A bit light on the classical period for me, but well written overall.
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- William Michael McCallum
- 2021-03-04
Very dry in delivery and information
The book is a long list of geographical locations/ quotes in different languages/ a listing off of many books/ A detailed description of mentioned geographical locations/ Very cut and dry/made all the more dry, by the delivery of the narrator/Don't know how anyone could make it through this very slow and clinical description of Europe/ unless you also enjoy being read the dictionary, it may be more interesting, to read the actual book yourself/
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- Pascal
- 2021-02-09
An excellent overview of key events
Well written by a brilliant historian and well narrated . This book gives a great overview of key events in European history which help us understand current trends. Highly recommended.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-01-30
Well informed yet biased
The book covers a wast range of European history, chronologically from prehistory to early 90s. Lots of cross-sectional perspectives from politics to pop culture. A major shortfall is the less then objective narrative, heavily influenced with Author’s personal biases towards overemphasizing influence of certain aspects of European history while under emphasizing or diminishing others.
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- anon
- 2020-02-25
A thorough history of Europe
Having listened to many audiobooks and podcasts of various parts of European history, it was fascinating hearing it all come together.
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- m50092
- 2020-02-08
Great history and an enjoyable reader
Very thorough, including on church history. Some things are missing, such as the extermination of the latins prior to the sack of Constantinople, that give a full view of the horrible conflict. But overall quite thorough and definitely not anti-christian in my view
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- bernickus
- 2019-05-14
My Favorite Historian
I have read the paperbound version of this book many times and have been waiting a long time for the creation of an audio version. Mr. Davies has a wonderful way of telling history with an enthusiasm that never feels tedious or dry. Other historians write laboriously accurate scholarly assessments of the agreed upon past, while Mr Davies gives the reader his version- no less true - of the story of European history. "A" history, not "the" history of Europe.he pulls off this feat magnificently. i never once got the feeling that even HE was bored writing it', let alone caring how the reader felt. Furthermore, i can't think of a better choice than Derek Perkins voice to narrate this excellent book.
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- Denise
- 2019-06-12
The author's animosity spoiled it!
Despite having nothing to do with the factual history of Europe, the author's animosity to Christianity spoiled what should have been a great reading adventure!
I tried to ignore his bigotry but it tainted the first chapters so much that I just returned the book. Too bad he just couldn't tell the story and keep his prejudice for a different book.
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- Gisela R. Barry
- 2019-06-05
The attack on the Gleiwitz Sender
There was no attack. I am the daughter of the officer who was in charge of the border forces. There was a transmission by 2 people who had gotten admission with proper identification and afterwards left. There was no shooting outside, no dead prisoners left, no incursion by Poles. A Russian fairy tell from the Nurnberg trials.
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- R. A. Jackson
- 2020-02-16
Great, But It Is an Overview
I needed to revisit an overall history of Europe in order to access more recent scholarship in the subject areas that I no longer spend time studying. Davies' Europe served this purpose well. I would recommend it also for anyone who would like to get a solid overview of the course of European history. However, go in knowing that it is a survey level study and do not expect sufficient explanation supporting many of Davies' interpretations. This is simply an affectation of this level of coverage.
My own interpretations of the events and flow of European history differ much from the author's. And there are areas where Davies didn't really stretch for ballance between the differing views. He also tends to oversimplify views which he does not subscribe to. That is somewhat unfortunate but is unavoidable to a certain degree.
In my read of study, I found much to question and disagree with. Again though, this is a survey level study. Davies' idea to present those focuses upon particular events or persons in between the Chapter themes worked wonderfully in communicating the historical context of each period.
This book is worth the listen and I probably will listen to it number of times. I will also make use of the more recent secondary sources Davies discussed.
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-09-07
Well narrated conservative history of Europe
Great narration of a scholarly book which was not best suited to an audio format. As Davis explains at the start, the book does not have a completely linear thread. in paper format one could choose to skip over side excursions and just follow the timeline of events, but in audio you can't. So sometimes keeping track of where one is on the timeline is a bit of work. Some of the short side excursions seem pointless, maybe he thought he was being funny? Be prepared for Davis' conservative slant. He follows the tradition of ignoring, minimizing or disparaging female leaders. But for what it is, it is well written and interesting to listen to.
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- ECH
- 2019-06-30
No Structure
This is a vast work with few and vague chapter titles. It jumps all over the map and through time. The information can be interesting, but no context is given for anything. Not suitable for audio. The narrator is wonderful.
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- cwilli
- 2020-07-19
Not what I expected
I expected a chronological story as described. I’m several hours in and it hasn’t happened. Instead it moves between countries from early to modern, back and forth. Just wasn’t what I expected and unfortunately I cannot return this one-I can’t do another 40 hours of it
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- Manduma Nutzich
- 2019-08-29
A lot of everything all in one place
From the Ice Age to 1996 is an overwhelming task but Davies pulls it off without being too superficial or too involved. The Author is fair and balanced even with the bad guys and the good guys are not always so good. Good starting point for a young historian to gain perspective before becoming involved in specific historical periods or peoples. Never boring and narration was excellent.
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- jennifer
- 2019-10-02
best history of Europe ever
This history is not complete. It does not discuss many traditional topics. However, It does include much information not found anywhere else. Most importantly, it reads like a story and not like a chronology.
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- PanzerBabe
- 2020-02-03
Not enough focus on individuals
Davies gives only a paragraph to Peter the Great, Catherine, Frederick, and Queen Victoria.... but doesnt shut up about the Balkans or the jéws... He brushes over the interesting in favor of the banal. It seems that after he covers the napoleonic wars he is in a big hurry to get to ww1 and ww2 that he fails to give Queen Vic the love she deserves. what a waste.
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