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The Birth of the Modern World, 1780 - 1914

By C. A. Bayly
Series: Blackwell History of the World
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The Birth of the Modern World, 1780 - 1914 by C. A. Bayly offers an exploration of the interconnected events that defined global history during this transformative period. It delves into the political, economic, and cultural shifts that led to the emergence of a modern world, highlighting the profound influences and interactions across continents. The book provides insights into how these changes affected societies worldwide, shaping the foundations of contemporary global dynamics.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the transformative forces that shaped the world between 1780 and 1914. It offers a comprehensive look at how global interactions, wars, and empires contributed to the modernisation of societies. You'll enjoy its insightful analysis of the political, economic, and cultural changes during this pivotal period in history.

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The Birth of the Modern World, 1780 - 1914

Presents a thematic history of the world from 1780 to the onset of the First World War which reveals that the world was far more 'globalised' at this time than is commonly thought. This book considers various themes of the nineteenth-century world, including the rise of the modern state, industrialization and liberalism.

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This thematic history of the world from 1780 to the onset of the First World War reveals that the world was far more 'globalised' at this time than is commonly thought.

The Birth of the Modern World, 1780 - 1914 explores previously neglected sets of connections in world history. It reveals that the world was far more 'globalised', even at the beginning of this period, than is commonly thought.

The book sketches the 'ripple effects' of world crises such as the European revolutions and the American Civil War. It shows how events in Asia, Africa, and South America impacted the world as a whole.

The Birth of the Modern World, 1780 - 1914 considers the great themes of the nineteenth-century world, including the rise of the modern state, industrialisation, and liberalism. It challenges and complements the regional and national approaches which have traditionally dominated history teaching and writing.

Series: Blackwell History of the World

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Reviewers praise The Birth of the Modern World, 1780 - 1914 for its expansive and erudite analysis of global history during the specified era, commending Bayly’s ability to interlink complex historical themes of modernity, empire, and nationalism. The book is lauded for its breadth and authority, with reviewers describing it as a landmark contribution that challenges contemporary understandings of globalisation and historical change. Its synthesis is considered compelling and significant, making it essential reading for those interested in global history and the roots of modernity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631236160

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1021g

Pages: 576

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C. A. Bayly Global History History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Series: Blackwell History of the World

About the Author

C.A. Bayly is Vere Harmsworth Professor of Imperial and Naval History at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge. He is winner of the 2004 Wolfson History Prize for his distinguished contribution to the writing of history.

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