Europe in 7½ Chapters

It has never been more important to understand the rich and fascinating story of the European continent.

As the old global order crumbles under the double shock of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, everyone is wondering whether Europe can step into the breach. But what is this Europe?

Drawing on a lifetime of studying, travelling in and writing about Europe, Timothy Garton Ash tells the continent’s story in 160 pages. Brilliantly readable, witty, accessible yet profound, Europe in 7½ Chapters takes you on an exhilarating journey through geography, history and culture – from wars and revolutions to food and football – to show how Europe came to be as it is today: more united than ever, and more divided. Can it still flourish in this dangerous new world and even shape it for the better?

Whether you're looking for the ideal read on your next European holiday or the perfect introduction to the continent’s epic past, this is the book you should have in your pocket – pithy, informative, often surprising and always entertaining.