1492-1789

The story of Europe's tumultuous emergence from the Middle Ages.

Provides a portrait of life during the Renaissance through biographical profiles of fifteen notable men and women, including Catherine de' Medici, Galileo, and others.

Traces the history of Europe from 1500 to 1715, focusing on the roles played by religion and politics.

Describes the religious conflicts, travel and communication, homes, food and drink, clothing, celebrations, scientific advances, and other aspects of life in seventeenth-century Europe.

Describes the clothing, religion, housing, food and drink, work, and other aspects of life in sixteenth-century Europe.

Surveys the history of Europe from the early 1300s through the mid-1500s, covering political, economic, and cultural changes that took place during that period.

Describes various aspects of life in Europe during the eighteenth century including new discoveries and inventions, social structure, education, religion, government, entertainments, and industry and trade.

Discusses the historic encounters between Islam, the West, and the Jews. Provides a new understanding of the events that gave shape to modern times.

Text and pictures depict facets of everyday life in 17th-century Europe.