A recount of 19th Century European Civilization History during the years of 1815 to 1914. According to Geoffrey Brun "The years from 1815 to 1914 were remarkably peaceful and prosperous years, during which the peoples of Europe increased in wealth, in living standards and above all in numbers. Professor Bruun has realized that balanced chronicle of 19th century Europe must transcend the European stage, and in this compact and enlightening study he has followed the adventures of the European peoples overseas step by step with those of the Old World nations.