Great Readings
This document consists of great books or articles on European Studies. Some are here because there is a course covering the same material; some are just great books that you should read at some point in your career.
Once you have made it through most of the curriculum, knowing whether a book is worth your time will become easier. Or, if you are struggling in one of the courses, perhaps reading a book on the subject will help.
General European Studies
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| The Inheritance of Rome: Illuminating the Dark Ages 400-1000 | Chris Wickham |
| Heart of Europe: A History of the Holy Roman Empire | Peter H. Wilson |
History
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 | Christopher Clark |
| Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600-1947 | Christopher Clark |
Politics and EU
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century | Mark Leonard |
| The Passage to Europe: How a Continent Became a Union | Luuk van Middelaar |
Culture and Society
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| The WEIRDest People in the World | Joseph Henrich |
| Remote: Reflections on Life in the Shadow of Celebrity (free alternative example) | Various |