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Europe Since Napoleon by Elizabeth Levett
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Preface to First Edition
This brief history of the nineteenth century was written before the present European situation arose, and therefore with no special reference to the events of today. I hope, however, that it may supply a rapid outline of past events since the great Napoleonic struggle, which will throw some light upon the present. It is intended, primarily, for young people who have had no opportunity of following European politics during a long period of years, through the newspapers.
It makes no claim to be founded on first-hand authorities, save in a few isolated cases, but I have tried to use the best secondary historical works, and to bring it into harmony with the most recent investigations. I have consciously emphasized the biographical and personal side of history, and have traced the growth of nations rather than the intricacies of diplomatic history, which do not admit of severe compression, and are apt to obscure the more potent action of national feeling. It is hoped that many omissions may be pardoned, in consideration of the space at my disposal.
The bibliography (Appendix D) does not aim at being exhaustive; it includes, however, most of the easily-accessible books on the various subjects, as well as some of the first-hand authorities, and some of the more weighty secondary works.
My very sincere thanks are due to Miss Lodge, Vice-Principal and Tutor of Lady Margaret Hall; to Mr. Ernest Barker, Fellow and Tutor of New College; and to Miss M. O. Davis and Miss Grace Hadow (Lady Margaret Hall), who have kindly read parts of my manuscript, and have given me much valuable and practical advice. To Mr. Barker I am indebted for much of the material of Chapter VII. I am also especially grateful to Miss C. M. Craven (St. Hilda's Hall), who has compiled the index, and has read through the whole book both in manuscript and in proof.
Oxford, 4 October, 1914.
The bibliography (Appendix D) does not aim at being exhaustive; it includes, however, most of the easily-accessible books on the various subjects, as well as some of the first-hand authorities, and some of the more weighty secondary works.
My very sincere thanks are due to Miss Lodge, Vice-Principal and Tutor of Lady Margaret Hall; to Mr. Ernest Barker, Fellow and Tutor of New College; and to Miss M. O. Davis and Miss Grace Hadow (Lady Margaret Hall), who have kindly read parts of my manuscript, and have given me much valuable and practical advice. To Mr. Barker I am indebted for much of the material of Chapter VII. I am also especially grateful to Miss C. M. Craven (St. Hilda's Hall), who has compiled the index, and has read through the whole book both in manuscript and in proof.
Oxford, 4 October, 1914.
Note To New Edition
Three new chapters have now been added, tracing in brief outline the events of the years 1914-1919 No attempt has been made to carry the narrative beyond the signing of the peace. It is hoped that this will be sufficient for most readers, and that it will renew and increase the usefulness of the book.
29 September, 1925.
29 September, 1925.
Europe Since Napoleon | Elizabeth Levett, M.A. (Oxon.), Lecturer in Modern History, King's College, University of London Scholar of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford: late History Mistress Edgbaston High School, and Tutor in Modern History St. Hilda's Hall, Oxford
New Edition | Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow
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Standard shelf wear to cover (featured in photo). Binding is good and all pages and maps in tact. Standard light tanning on pages and a few very small markings in pencil on some pages. Light foxing beginning to develop on outer pages (featured in photo). Foundationally strong
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