A Short History of Europe: From Pericles to Putin

A Short History of Europe: From Pericles to Putin is Simon Jenkins's sweeping narrative of European civilization, tracing the continent's political, cultural, and social transformations across twenty-five centuries. Rather than cataloging every dynasty and war, Jenkins identifies the pivotal moments and figures that shaped European identity - from ancient Athens through the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the ideological conflicts of the twentieth century.

The book moves deliberately through major periods: the rise of city-states and empires, the fragmentation and reconstitution following Rome's fall, the influence of Christianity and Islam on European thought, the colonial expansions that extended European power globally, and the devastating wars that nearly destroyed the continent itself. Jenkins examines how geography, trade, ideas, and personalities interacted to produce the Europe we recognize today, including its current tensions and divisions.

Intended for general readers rather than specialists, the work synthesizes extensive research into accessible prose. Jenkins avoids both triumphalism and excessive blame, instead asking how particular choices and circumstances led Europe from one era to the next. The narrative concludes with reflections on contemporary Europe's place in a globalizing world.

• Covers 2,500 years of European history from classical antiquity to the present
• Written by a distinguished historian and former editor of The Economist and The Guardian
• Focused on major turning points rather than exhaustive chronicle
• Suitable for readers seeking context on European culture and politics

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