GENERAL HISTORY AGE XVI-XVIII KRZYSZTOF MIKULSKI JACEK WIJACZKA

Embark on a fascinating journey through the modern era, from the 16th to the 18th century, delving into social, political, and cultural transformations. This book is your key to understanding the foundations of the modern world, ideal for students and history enthusiasts alike. Immerse yourself in a wealth of knowledge, analyses, and interpretations that bring the past centuries to life.

• Comprehensive overview of modern history
• Analysis of transformations in demographics, society, and economy
• Detailed discussion of the political history of Europe
• Presentation of the history of non-European civilizations and colonization
• Written by eminent specialists in the field of history
• Ideal for students and history lovers

The book "General History. Age XVI-XVIII" is the third volume in a new series, covering the period from the 16th to the 18th century. The authors, Krzysztof Mikulski and Jacek Wijaczka, have divided the textbook into three main parts to provide a comprehensive and organized approach to the subject. The civilization section presents the demographic, social, moral, economic, religious, systemic, and aesthetic transformations of the era, allowing for an understanding of the historical and cultural context.

In the political section, taking into account the latest world literature, the political events of Europe from the 16th to the 18th century (until 1789) are presented. The authors analyze the key events, conflicts, and figures that shaped the world at that time. The last part of the textbook discusses the history of non-European civilizations, colonization, and the fate of the established colonies, allowing for an understanding of the global dimension of modern history.

Krzysztof Mikulski is a professor at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and a specialist in modern history, including economic history. Since 2003, he has served as the President of the Polish Historical Society. Jacek Wijaczka is also a professor at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and an expert in the general history of the modern era, especially the history of the German lands in the 16th-18th centuries and the issues of witch trials and witch hunts in the early modern era. Their knowledge and experience guarantee a high substantive level of the textbook.

The textbook was written primarily for students of humanities and social sciences faculties, especially history, art history, cultural studies, and international relations. Thanks to its accessible language and organized structure, the book is easy to understand and is a valuable source of knowledge for anyone interested in modern history. The Scientific Publishing House PWN guarantees a high editorial and substantive quality of the publication.