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The Cambridge Modern History

J. B. Bury, R. Nisbet Bain, Mandell Creighton, Adolphus William Ward, Lord Acton, G. W. Prothero, HB Classics

Publisher: HB Classics

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Dive into the history of modern Europe with "The Cambridge Modern History Collection," which brings together all five original volumes in one ebook. This ebook offers a global perspective on key developments of the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Thirty Years' War, and the Age of Louis XIV. The five volumes provide in-depth analyses and multiple perspectives on European history, thus providing a comprehensive context for the key events that shaped modern Europe. Download "The Cambridge Modern History Collection" ebook now and explore this fascinating period of European history.

The Cambridge Modern History Collection features all five original volumes:

Volume I: The Renaissance
Volume II: The Reformation, the End of the Middle Ages
Volume III The Wars of Religion
Volume IV: The 30 Years' War
Volume V: The Age of Louis XIV
Available since: 03/09/2023.
Print length: 5100 pages.

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