Extraordinary Europe

An Encyclopedia of an Epic Continent

AvCatherine Fletcher

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

Del i serien Epic Continents

230 kr

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Dive into the extraordinary history, beauty and diversity of Europe in this beautifully illustrated, fact‑filled encyclopedia! Journey through five key historical periods – Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern, Industrial and Twentieth Century – and explore: Detailed illustrated maps showing how geography, borders and countries have shifted across the centuries. Action‑packed timelines charting empires, dynasties, revolts, rulers and cultural milestones. Traditions and cultures that have been celebrated across the continent, past and present Stunning natural landscapes, from fjords, forests and glaciers to dramatic volcanic islands. Remarkable wildlife, including bison, lynxes, carrier pigeons and eagles. Spectacular sights to marvel at, such as Knossos Palace, the Guggenheim Museum, the Eiffel Tower and the Škocjan Caves. The changemakers and superstars who shaped history – and continue to do so –from Julius Caesar and Joan of Arc to Anne Frank and Greta Thunberg. Written by Professor Catherine Fletcher and illustrated by Helena Bonastre, Extraordinary Europe combines expert knowledge with rich, atmospheric illustrations to create a thought‑provoking and inspiring read for the whole family. Immerse yourself in history like never before with this go‑to illustrated guide to Europe’s weird and wonderful continent.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-10-08
Mått:256 x 310 x 17 mm
Vikt:1 040 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Epic Continents
Antal sidor:112
Förlag:Quarto Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Helena Bonastre
ISBN:9781836007616

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Historia inom Barn och ungdom
Allmänbildning inom Barn och ungdom

Mer om författaren

Catherine Fletcher is a historian of Renaissance and early modern Europe and the author of several previous books, including The Beauty and the Terror: An Alternative History of the Italian Renaissance, a 2020 Times Book of the Year. Catherine is Professor of History at Manchester Metropolitan University and broadcasts regularly for the BBC.Helena Bonastre is a multidisciplinary designer, illustrator and animator with years of experience developing creative projects from briefing stage to final completion. Her skillset includes scripting, concept designing, art directing, storyboarding, illustrating, video-graphing, animating and editing, as well as editorial and book illustration. Her clients include Lavazza, Barbour, Estée Lauder, the BBC, Virgin Media and Nexus.

Innehållsförteckning

Welcome to Europe! 04–05What is Europe? 06–07The Continent of Europe 08–09Fascinating Facts 10–11Prehistoric Europe 12–13Spectacular Sights 14–15Ancient Europe 16–17A Journey Through Time 18–19History Spotlights 20–21People and Culture 22–23Wildlife and Landscapes 24–25Spectacular Sights 26–27Change-Makers and Superstars 28–29Europe in the World 30–31Medieval Europe 32–33A Journey Through Time 34–35History Spotlights 36–37People and Culture 38–39Wildlife and Landscapes 40–41Spectacular Sights 42–43Change-Makers and Superstars 44–45Europe in the World 46–47Early Modern Europe 48–49A Journey Through Time 50–51History Spotlights 52–53People and Culture 54–55Wildlife and Landscapes 56–57Spectacular Sights 58–59Change-Makers and Superstars 60–61Europe in the World 62–63Industrial Europe 64–65A Journey Through Time 66–67History Spotlights 68–69People and Culture 70–71Wildlife and Landscapes 72–73Spectacular Sights 74–75Change-Makers and Superstars 76–77Europe in the World 78–79Twentieth Century Europe 80–81A Journey Through Time 82–83History Spotlights 84–85People and Culture 86–87Wildlife and Landscapes 88–89Spectacular Sights 90–91Change-Makers and Superstars 92–93Europe in the World 94–95 Europe United 96–97Today, Tomorrow 98–99Global Change-Makers 100–101Ten Ways Europe Changed The World 102–105 Glossary 106–108