I Wish I'd Been There: Twenty Great Moments in History Edited by Byron Hollinshead & Theodore K. Rabb Twenty Great Moments in European History by Twenty Great Historians 🏛️ FIRST-HAND ACCOUNTS FROM WORLD-CLASS SCHOLARS An imaginative and scholarly exploration of European history, posing a single question to twenty elite historians: Which moment in time would you choose to witness? A vivid pageant of characters and pivotal events. Extended Synopsis In I Wish I'd Been There, editors Theodore Rabb and Byron Hollinshead assemble a peerless roster of historians to answer a thought-provoking question: What specific moment in history would you most like to have witnessed, and why? The result is a brilliant collection of twenty essays that train a lens on crucial turning points, bringing them to life with the rigor of academic scholarship and the vividness of narrative storytelling. Guided by renowned scholars such as Tom Holland, John Keegan, Margaret MacMillan, and John Julius Norwich, readers are transported across the European timeline. Experience the death of Alexander the Great, the coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE, and Hannibal’s legendary crossing of the Alps. From the signing of the Magna Carta at Runnymede to the diplomatic complexities of Paris in 1919 and the German surrender in 1945, this book serves as an essential reference for those seeking to understand the historical significance of continental Europe through the eyes of its most respected guides. Editor Biographies Theodore K. Rabb was a distinguished professor of history at Princeton University and a specialist in early modern Europe. Byron Hollinshead is a noted publisher and the former president of Oxford University Press New York. Together, they have curated a work that bridges the gap between deep-tier academic research and engaging historical literature. Reader Targeting & Scholarly Value European History Students: An excellent supplemental text for understanding pivotal moments in continental development. Lesser-Known History Enthusiasts: Readers interested in fascinating facts and the "human" element of high-stakes historical events. Academic Researchers: A unique study in historical perspective, featuring contributions from the world's finest historians. Accolades & Features Includes contributions from award-winning historians and peerless scholars. Illustrated edition providing visual context to the twenty historical moments. Critically acclaimed for its imaginative execution and vivid writing style. Product Specifications ISBN-13: 9780307277640 ISBN-10: 030727764X Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Binding: Paperback (Illustrated) Publication Date: 2009-06-02 Bust-Down Books: A Name You Can Trust Community is Our Commodity { "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Book", "name": "I Wish I'd Been There: Twenty Great Moments in History", "author": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Byron Hollinshead" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Theodore K. Rabb" } ], "isbn": "9780307277640", "bookFormat": "https://schema.org/Paperback", "datePublished": "2009-06-02", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group" }, "inLanguage": "en", "brand": { "@type": "Brand", "name": "Bust Down Books" } }
