In this epic narrative, Europe: A history tells the tale and narrative of how the continent of Europe came into shape and being. As a result of the Roman Catholic church's ideas and reforms, Europe became the leading western civilisation of all time. This fresh history, taking into account new archival evidence, tells the tale of how Europe became a successful and flourishing civilisation. Europe is an indispensable guide and narrative to all those who wish to learn more about Europe and western civilisation and Europe and the west came to fruition.