John Merriman is the Charles Seymour Professor of History at Yale University. A specialist in nineteenth century French history, Merriman earned his Ph. D at the University of Michigan. He is the author of many books, including The Margins of City Life: Explorations on the French Urban Frontier, 1815-1851; Red City: Limoges and the French Nineteenth Century; The Agony of the Republic: The Repression of the Left in Revolutionary France, 1848-1851; and, most recently, The Stones of Balazuc: A French Village in Time (Norton, 2002). He regularly teaches the survey of modern European history at Yale.

UP-TO-DATE SCHOLARSHIP, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON WAR AND SOCIETYA leading scholar, Merriman brings this edition thoroughly up to date with findings from fascinating recent scholarship. The Fourth Edition includes expanded coverage of women's history, the history of slavery and race and other social history topics. Merriman places a new thematic emphasis on how the social fabric of Europe was profoundly shaped by war and violence, a vigorous area of recent scholarship.A VIVID READING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCETo enhance Merriman's masterful storytelling, the Fourth Edition boasts a brand-new, full-colour design. New features enhance the narrative while offering a more enjoyable learning experience. The map programme has been completely redrawn, making maps easier to decipher.NEW SUPPORT FOR INSTRUCTORSNew instructor resources support a range of teaching needs, from art slides to utilise in lectures, to a test bank featuring 750 multiple-choice and 60 essay questions.

Students and instructors alike praise A History of Modern Europe for its authoritative coverage from the Renaissance to the present day. Written in Merriman's signature narrative style, the book is brightened with humour and biographical sketches. The Fourth Edition reflects the latest scholarship while placing special emphasis on the theme of war and society. A new full-colour design features a completely redrawn map programme and new pedagogical and teaching tools.