John Hirst (1942-2016) was a celebrated historian and social commentator whose notable history books include Australian History in Seven Questions and The Australians. A history professor at La Trobe University for almost 40 years, he lived in Melbourne, Australia.

Contents:

Introduction
Shortest History
Chapter 1: Europe Classical and Medieval
Chapter 2: Europe Modern
Interlude: The Classic Feeling
Longer History
Chapter 3: Invasions and Conquests
Chapter 4: Forms of Government I
Chapter 5: Forms of Government II
Chapter 6 -: Emperors and Popes
Chapter 7: Languages
Chapter 8: The Common People
Interlude: What Is It About Europe?
Destructive Forces
Chapter 9: Industrialization and Revolution
Chapter 10: Two World Wars
List of Maps & List of Images