An Age of Science and Revolutions, 1600-1800: The Medieval & Early Modern World

Medieval and Early Modern World

by Toby E. Huff

An Age of Science and Revolutions, 1600-1800, tells the colorful story of a pivotal period in human history, an era that is crucial to understanding our own times. The expansion of trade and city life, the spread and reform of religious institutions, the rise of regional empires and local feudal regimes, and revolutionary advances in science and technology laid the foundation for the modern world. Told through the words and experiences of the people who lived it- kings, queens, and commoners, priests and lay people, explorers, scientists, artists, and world travelers- this is a world history for a new generation.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, School

176 pages, Hardcover

First published September 22, 2005

About the author

American sociologist specializing on history, philosophy and sociology of science. He undertook Max Weber-inspired studies of the Arab and Muslim world, as well as China.

Reviews

[Jenevieve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Middle School History covering 1600-1800AD. The Age of Reason, Scientific Discovery , and Enlightenment. I learned a lot reading this one and it's probably one of my favorite of the series. Some truly remarkable thinkers which I wish were more listened to today. I also find it fascinating to see the steps in how people built upon the knowledge that had gone before or the realizations they came up with by asking the right questions at the right time. Just goes to show that asking questions is always a good idea.

[Amanda Witt]

Covering two centuries of discoveries and inventions, from explorers to scientists, with short chapters simply laid out, this book covers the basic aspects of history from this time.