Foreword, by H. Trevor-Roper Introduction: the baroque century, by H. Trevor-Roper Spain's dominion, by H. Kamen The divided Netherlands, by C. Wilson Peace in central Europe, by C. Clasen Thirty Years' War, by H.G. Koenigsberger France: monarchy & people, by M. Prestwich Britain transformed, by G.E. Aylmer Slav nations, by H. Willetts Empires of Islam, by P. Avery The Oriental world, by I. Morris Select bibliography List & Sources of Illustrations Index