"The Historical Geography of Europe, Vol. I, Text" by Edward A. Freeman is a historical exploration that examines Europe's shifting geographical boundaries and their deep connection to landmark historical events. With a structured approach, the author examines Europe through its various geographical clusters, mapping how political divisions have transformed alongside the grand narrative of history. He begins by setting out the book's goals, offering readers a carefully organized explanation of his methods. The introduction lays the groundwork for the entire study, explaining how historical geography differs from related subjects and preparing readers to explore the strong effects of geography on European events and the evolving links between old states and their geographical identities.
The Historical Geography of Europe, Vol. I, Text
By Edward A. (Edward Augustus) Freeman
Travel through time and territory as political boundaries shift, revealing the hidden power of geography in shaping Europe's historical destiny.
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About the AuthorEdward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician during the late-19th-century heyday of Prime Minister William Gladstone, as well as a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
Edward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician during the late-19th-century heyday of Prime Minister William Gladstone, as well as a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
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