Europe 1783–1914 provides a comprehensive overview of Europe from the background of the French Revolution to the origins of the First World War. William Simpson and Martin Jones combine accounts of the most important countries with the wider political, economic, social and cultural themes affecting Europe as a whole, including:

 

• the impact of the French Revolution and Napoleon
• the rise of industry
• the growth of nationalism
• the 1848 revolutions
• Imperialism
• Marxism and left wing movements.