From the French Revolution to the Cold War, this spirited chronicle brings European history to life, following trails of treachery, unearthing the dirt on key historical figures, and reconstructing dramatic revolutionary battles. If you've ever wondered why Napoleon's boundless ambition led to Waterloo or how Hitler stalled on the rocky road to Moscow, this book is for you. "Instant European History" reveals the surprising side of people and events that conventional accounts ignore and is crammed with special features, including chapter summaries, who's who lists, biographical tidbits, and a host of maps, photos, cartoons, and illustrations.