This series of essays explores the rich tapestry of European culture and society across the centuries. It delves into the key social and cultural movements that have shaped the continent from the medieval period to the present day. Each volume offers concise yet insightful examinations of European identity formation and its ever-evolving nature. It is ideal reading for those interested in a deeper understanding of European history and its cultural legacy.
Though sexual attitudes and behaviour have changed radically in Britain since the mid-nineteenth century, Lesley A. Hall shows how halting these processes of change have been. The second edition of this classic text has been revised and expanded, bringing the story right up to the present day and incorporating the latest research and scholarship.
Chronology.- Preface.- The Historical Context.- Modern Society and Modern Thought.- Edmund Burke.- Thomas Paine.- Jeremy Bentham.- Georg Hegel.- Alexis de Tocqueville.- Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.- Epilogue.- Notes.- Select Bibliography.- Index.
The book explores the challenges faced by the European nobility in the century leading up to the French Revolution, highlighting the pressures from social, economic, and ideological shifts. It delves into the mechanisms that sustained noble existence and the strategies employed to maintain solidarity amidst growing tensions and the fracturing of traditional authority. Through this examination, Lukowski provides insight into the evolving dynamics between ruling groups and the forces that threatened their power.