--- product_id: 521554899 title: "The Shortest History of Europe: How Conquest, Culture, and Religion Forged a Continent―A Retelling for Our Times (The Shortest History Series)" price: "VT7430" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/521554899-the-shortest-history-of-europe-how-conquest-culture-and-religion store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Shortest History of Europe: How Conquest, Culture, and Religion Forged a Continent―A Retelling for Our Times (The Shortest History Series) **Price:** VT7430 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Shortest History of Europe: How Conquest, Culture, and Religion Forged a Continent―A Retelling for Our Times (The Shortest History Series) - **How much does it cost?** VT7430 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/521554899-the-shortest-history-of-europe-how-conquest-culture-and-religion) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Shortest History of Europe: How Conquest, Culture, and Religion Forged a Continent―A Retelling for Our Times (The Shortest History Series) [Hirst, John, Slaveski, Filip] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Shortest History of Europe: How Conquest, Culture, and Religion Forged a Continent―A Retelling for Our Times (The Shortest History Series) Review: clear explanations and a great deal of dry wit - If you are looking to tackle this weighty subject matter, John Hirst can help you through it with concise, clear explanations and a great deal of dry wit. This book helps answer many of the questions I've struggled with for years in history classes like "What was the Papal split of the 14th century all about? And how was there a Holy Roman Emperor 1000 years after the fall of the Roman Empire? And other than pissing off most of Athens, what real impact did Socrates and his students have on Western philosophy?" This book gives you a quick rundown of the history of Western culture and thought in a way that is meaningful, practical, and entertaining. My only real criticism of the book is the author tends to gloss over the bloodier side of European history, almost to the point of sugarcoating it. However, I feel that this is more a sin of omission than bias. Focusing on an single historical event for any length of time might detract from the overall theme of the book, which is an attempt to broadly define European culture and its origins. However, I would have appreciated the author's insights into some of the wars, conflicts, and conquests that shaped Europe afterward, to better understand the motives behind them. In general, though, this is an excellent resource. It is very helpful when studying any period of European history, to gain a better understanding of what the driving cultural and philosophical forces were behind the scenes. Review: For sure a different way to tell the history - The book looks at the history from a different angle, looking at the influences of Greece, Rome, Christianity, and external forces. Makes you think in a different way. For me the book could be more organized, the author seems to jump a lot from one place to another, from one time period to another. So if you look for a quick look-it-up what happened, when and where, not the right book. But the political, ethnic, religious, industrial influences explained makes it an interesting read and insight. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #169,734 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #151 in England History #167 in European Politics Books #168 in French History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,032) | | Dimensions | 5.2 x 0.6 x 7.8 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1615199144 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1615199143 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | The Shortest History | | Print length | 224 pages | | Publication date | November 8, 2022 | | Publisher | The Experiment | ## Images ![The Shortest History of Europe: How Conquest, Culture, and Religion Forged a Continent―A Retelling for Our Times (The Shortest History Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61js7fUB67L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ clear explanations and a great deal of dry wit *by A***S on July 20, 2014* If you are looking to tackle this weighty subject matter, John Hirst can help you through it with concise, clear explanations and a great deal of dry wit. This book helps answer many of the questions I've struggled with for years in history classes like "What was the Papal split of the 14th century all about? And how was there a Holy Roman Emperor 1000 years after the fall of the Roman Empire? And other than pissing off most of Athens, what real impact did Socrates and his students have on Western philosophy?" This book gives you a quick rundown of the history of Western culture and thought in a way that is meaningful, practical, and entertaining. My only real criticism of the book is the author tends to gloss over the bloodier side of European history, almost to the point of sugarcoating it. However, I feel that this is more a sin of omission than bias. Focusing on an single historical event for any length of time might detract from the overall theme of the book, which is an attempt to broadly define European culture and its origins. However, I would have appreciated the author's insights into some of the wars, conflicts, and conquests that shaped Europe afterward, to better understand the motives behind them. In general, though, this is an excellent resource. It is very helpful when studying any period of European history, to gain a better understanding of what the driving cultural and philosophical forces were behind the scenes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For sure a different way to tell the history *by G***E on May 7, 2017* The book looks at the history from a different angle, looking at the influences of Greece, Rome, Christianity, and external forces. Makes you think in a different way. For me the book could be more organized, the author seems to jump a lot from one place to another, from one time period to another. So if you look for a quick look-it-up what happened, when and where, not the right book. But the political, ethnic, religious, industrial influences explained makes it an interesting read and insight. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wonderful History Aperitif *by J***N on March 7, 2019* Just finished this most fun read. This Aussie historian leads us a very clever journey through European history from Pericles' Athens to WWII. Overlaying the intersections/connectivity of religion, politics, language, personalities, and cultures. Easy to read, dense in information/perspective...with a healthy dose of Aussie humor thrown in. Get on it history buffs! $7 on Kindle to boot. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/521554899-the-shortest-history-of-europe-how-conquest-culture-and-religion](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/521554899-the-shortest-history-of-europe-how-conquest-culture-and-religion) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*