This Companion provides an overview of European history during the "long" nineteenth century, from 1789 to 1914.
* Consists of 32 chapters written by leading international scholars.
* Balances coverage of political, diplomatic and international history with discussion of economic, social and cultural concerns.
* Covers both Eastern and Western European states, including Britain.
* Pays considerable attention to smaller countries as well as to the great powers.
* Compares particular phenomena and developments across Europe.
