Jack J. Kanski brings us a concise, illustrated book covering the history of France, the Low Countries and Iberia, which provides readers with key information about significant individuals and events that have shaped the history of these countries. In History of France, Low Countries and Iberia, Kanski explores the monarchy and politicians with reference to important individuals. He also includes information pertaining to key historical and military events to demonstrate how these shaped the state of these countries. Using a didactic, bullet-point format and accompanied by many colour illustrations, including paintings and maps, Kanski's A Concise Outline series enables readers to quickly and easily absorb key information about some of the world's most famous historical individuals and events. The books are not designed for historians, but rather will appeal to the general reader searching for concise and informative history books.

Jack J. Kanski is a retired surgeon who has written over 40 medical books. His A Concise Outline series is his first foray into historical writing.