Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Maps xi
4. Tables xiii
5. Acknowledgments xv
6. Note on the Text xvii
7. Introduction 1
8. Part I. The Western Theatre: The Struggle for Northwestern Eurasia
9. 1 Laying the Foundations, 1650–1775 14
10. 2 Full Integration, 1775–1815 69
11. 3 Unitary State or Empire? 1815–1855 124
12. Conclusion to Part I: The Western Theatre 175
13. Part II. The Southern Theatre Reaches the Sea
14. 4 Laying the Foundations, 1650–1725 184
15. 5 Toward Full Integration, 1725–1796 240
16. 6 Unitary State or Empire? 1796–1855 296
17. Conclusion to Part II: The Southern Theatre 346
18. Part III. The Eastern Theatre: The Advance toward the Mountains
19. Introduction to Part III: The Eastern Theatre 354
20. 7 Laying the Foundations, 1650–1730 371
21. 8 The Progress of Integration, 1731–1782 426
22. 9 Unitary State or Empire? 1782–1830 486
23. Conclusion to Part III: The Eastern Theatre 546
24. Conclusion 555
25. Abbreviations 565
26. Notes 567
27. Bibliography 625
28. Index 653