Description: "A brilliant blend of synthesis and original insight"--T.C.W. Blanning"[The book] includes an impressive amount of detailed information, a good deal of it not to be found in its more obvious competitors'"--Times Literary Supplement"Gildea's book has some fine passages... and much material vividly illustrating his points."--English Historical Review"A formidable achievement ...the coverage is succinct and clear...the detailed treatment of particular themes is as satisfactory as the general arrangement of the work...the overwhelming impression is of a subtle intelligence at work and the result is an excellent and comprehensive study."--The Times Higher Education Supplement"...Gildea is to be congratulated for undertaking such a public service, and for carrying it out with considerable aplomb."--Catholic Herald

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