This volume provides a concise overview of the structures and developments of a "long" seventeenth century of European history. It considers crises, wars, and consolidations together that are often treated separately, such as the Little Ice Age, the Thirty Years' War, and "Absolutism." The book also offers in-depth insights into current research discussions in relation to selected subject areas.

Matthias Schnettger, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany.