A classic in its field; loved by instructors and students for its narrative flair; humor; authority; and comprehensive coverage. More than 100;000 copies sold! Available in both one-volume and two-volume paperback editions; A History of Modern Europe presents a panoramic survey of modern Europe from the Renaissance to the present day. A single author lends a unified approach and consistent style throughout; with an emphasis on the connections of events and people over time. The Third Edition; like the two before it; is authoritative and up-to-date. New to the Third Edition is the theme of empire. From the imperial rivalries between France and Spain in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries; through the rise and fall of the Ottoman Turkish empire; and on into the imperial history of the twentieth century―decolonization; the spread of the Soviet empire; and the imperial power of the United States―the theme of empire helps students find commonalities among the events of European history.
#530459 in Books Lauterbach Preston 2016-03-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x 1.00 x 5.60l; .0 #File Name: 0393352137384 pagesBeale Street Dynasty Sex Song and the Struggle for the Soul of Memphis
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. re: feelings of happiness and sorrowBy John HatcherFirst; as a history bluff; Beale Street Dynasty was a great read! I gained more knowledge about various popular Memphis figures; many that have streets and/or parks named after them. I regrettably read about many instances that hate reared its ugly head in the form of racism and discrimination in our city. Second; as a Christian; it was disconcerting to find out the foundation of one of the most well-known entertainment streets in the world was built upon exploiting the sins of lust and greed (it's probably not an exception to the rule either). Third; as an American of African descent; I'm disappointed that the information I gleaned about Beale Street's history isn't taught in Shelby County Schools (formerly Memphis City Schools). My community has much to be proud of in terms of Beale Street.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. I had no idea!By S. SwangerAs a child growing up in Memphis in the 50's and 60's; I was vaguely aware that African-American people were badly treated in the South; but I had no idea of the degree of the mistreatment and absolutely no idea that it was going on all around me in Memphis. This book was most informative and intriguing. I am appalled at their treatment and equally appalled that NO ONE talked about it. We had Tennessee History classes and civics classes; but nothing was said about what was happening in our own town. We learned about Boss Crump and W.C. Handy; but it was all very clean and innocent. Of course; this was before desegregation and I was a student in an all-white school taught by all-white teachers. I must assume that those teachers were complicit in their failure to mention any of those injustices. Would they have lost their positions if they had taught us what was really going on? Would a cross have been burned in their front yard if they spoke out? Perhaps they were afraid even of being shunned by their neighbors. What you learn from this book should make you very angry. I know I am.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Beale Street DynastyBy The Pie DudeHere is a book that shows how Reconstruction worked (or failed) in one city following the Civil War and through the 1940s. We find a black business empire built around vice (liquor; gambling and prostitution) by Robert Church and his son Robert; Jr. There is a political machine run by "Boss" Edward Crump; a machine more dominant than Tammany Hall or others of the period. Lynchings were common; and racial animosity led to a series of white race riots in which black citizens were raped and killed; and their homes and businesses were burned. Following one such orgy of violence many blacks; to be known as the Exodusters; left Memphis for Oklahoma. Blacks found themselves caught between Republican officials who paid lip service to equal rights; and Democrats who cared even less. Through all of this Church; his son and other black leader sought to turn their wealth and influence into improved opportunities for black Memphians. Along the way we read of people such as the pioneering journalist and civil rights activist Ida B Wells; the songwriter and musician W.C. Handy; W.E.B. Dubois and other national figures in the movement for racial equality. We also see how; in the end; the political machine of Boss Crump; and the lack of political will in Washington D.C.; triumphed.While the outcome of this story may not be surprising; the richly researched details provided by Lauterbach provide a vivid picture of what life in a southern city was like during reconstruction. Aspects of everyday life--work; leisure; and the terror of white violence--come alive. The details of machine politics; official corruption; and political reprisal are also described. This is a work of history that succeeds both in narrative vision and in gritty detail.
