Cambridge University Press

Early Modern Europe 1450-1789

Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks

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Welcome to the supplementary website for the second edition of 'Early Modern Europe, 1450-1789'. Here you will be able to access interactive content that is designed to enhance the learning experience for this title.

  • Primary Sources: Extensive primary sources support the text, with links for students to explore further.
  • Interactive Maps: Maps from the book are presented in colour and are enhanced with interactivity that brings the material to life.
  • Timeline: The timeline brings together the six themes of the book to show the evolution of the many aspects of life in early modern Europe.
  • Podcasts: Merry Wiesner-Hanks discusses the six central topics of individuals in society, politics and power, cultural and intellectual life, religion, economics and technology in six short videos to introduce students to the topics before they study them in detail.
  • Further Reading: Suggests how topics can be extended, for essays and student research, by bringing together the key works on all the topics of the book.
  • Useful Links: Points to further sources of information on the internet for students to explore.