State Formation in Europe, 843–1789: A Divided World
Sverre Bagge
State Formation in Europe, 843–1789 follows the formation and development of European state from division Carolingian Empire to French Revolution. 
The book’s primary focus is on Europe’s patterns internal external comparison political organization other parts world. By analysing Europe as a single unit, rather than dividing it into nation states, reveals broader historical connections within Continent. Bagge takes reader through discussion how kingdoms evolved introducing influence Church town these structures. The relationship between state, traced explain different power struggles played out why territorial became dominate form organization. Finally, book clarifies developed this way global consequences development. 
By observing perspective rest world, readers gain insight trends common whole Continent while crossing traditional border Middle Ages early modern period. This essential reading for students studying medieval history, context.