A comprehensive introduction to European history between the end of the Middle Ages and the end of the eighteenth century, this text combines compelling narrative accounts with thoughtful analyses of historical developments and events. Immersing students in the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural perspectives of the era, Medieval to Modern explores the many ways in which this time of immense change shaped the modern world.

Mark Konnert is an associate professor of history at the University of Calgary and the author of Civic Agendas and Religious Passion: Ch?lons-sur-Marne during the French Wars of Religion and the upcoming Local Politics in the French Wars of Religion: The Towns of Champagne, the Duc de Guise, and the Catholic League, 1560-95.

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"Refreshingly free of jargon yet still engaged with scholarly insight, this text does an excellent job of showing students the range of historical materials and interpretations for the periods in question." --Janice Liedl, Laurentian University

"I am very impressed with the detail and range of content. The use of contemporary voices is a welcome feature, as is the fact the author has skillfully blended historiographical debate into the content and contexts of the periods and themes under review." --Richard Connors, University of Ottawa