Reviews for History of Modern Europe 1792-1878

The average rating for History of Modern Europe 1792-1878 based on 2 reviews is 1.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-07-18 00:00:00 Mahoma Moheno Maciel A decent attempt at summarizing modern German history, well detailed. However, way too long, and sadly the author's political slant is way too evident. Things like "Both sides pushed for X (something bad) but when one side (my side) did it, it was an exception/mistake. When the other side did it, it wasn't. Of course I won't show any evidence backing that up (my side is always right!)" No possibility that he might be mistaken about his side. I prefer history books that allow the characters speak for to themselves, warts and all. History isn't black and white like many in society (on all sides) believe today. If you want to learn many little known details of modern Germany history, this book has it. Just beware it has a spin, despite pretending not to.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-02-06 00:00:00 James Dykes This was, quite frankly, an awful book. It is probably the driest book I have ever had the misfortune to read; vampire- like, it sucked all the joy out of the subject. In the hands of even a mediocre writer, it would have been a really interesting subject. However, Orlow takes and reduces it to a desert wasteland that would make the Sahara or Kalahari look like verdant gardens. After finishing it, I wanted to get a cross-shaped silver dagger and run it through this book foul heart! You will find more enjoyment reading tax laws, legal forms, or technical manuals that from reading this book.