Routledge - A Cultural History of the Modern Age, Vol 3

Complete your study of European history with the third volume of A Cultural History of the Modern Age: The Crisis of the European Soul. Published by Routledge, this work marks the final stage of a historical journey that began with Descartes in the first volume. This volume focuses on the era of Freud and the rise of the psychoanalytical movement. Author Friedell presents this history as a series of performances. The narrative tracks the evolution of the modern era, moving from the initial birth of the modern man through the height of its creative flowering, and finally to the conclusion of the age. This book offers a broad view of the period, connecting material and cultural developments alongside civil and military history. Readers will explore a vast landscape that spans from the high points of European creativity to periods of emptiness. It provides a deep look at how the modern age transformed and eventually reached its crisis, making it an essential addition for students and historians interested in the evolution of the European soul.