The Routledge Companion to Early Modern Europe, 1453-1763

Previously published 2001 by Pearson Education Limited under the title: "The Longman handbook of early modern Europe, 1453–1763".
This compact and highly accessible work of reference covers the broad sweep of events as Europe transformed during the period from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment.
This "Companion" examines the centuries that saw the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, the expansion of Europe and the beginnings of imperialism and enormous changes in the way government and kingship were conducted.
With a wealth of chronologies, tables, family trees and maps, this handy book is an indispensable resource for all students and teachers of early modern history.