This volume brings together a distinguished group of international scholars to discuss the major debates in the study of early twentieth-century Europe.

• Brings together contributions from a distinguished group of international scholars.


• Provides an overview of current thinking on the period.


• Traces the great political, social and economic upheavals of the time.


• Illuminates perennial themes, as well as new areas of enquiry.


• Takes a pan-European approach, highlighting similarities and differences across nations and regions.