| A History of the World: From the 20th to the 21st Century Revised Edition Contributor(s): Grenville, J. a. S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415289556 ISBN-13: 9780415289559 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $52.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2005 Annotation: With the onset of decolonisation, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, the technological revolution and the rapidly increasing power of the United States, the world since 1900 has witnessed global change on an immense scale. Providing a comprehensive survey of the key events and personalities of this period throughout the world, "A History of the World" includes discussion of topics such as: * the rivalry between European nations from 1900-1914 * the Depression and the rise of fascism during the 1920s and 1930s * the global impact of the Cold War * decolonisation and its effects * the continuing conflict in the Middle East. This new edition has been updated throughout to take account of recent historical research. Bringing the story up to date, J.A.S. Grenville includes a discussion of events such as 9/11, recent economic problems in Latin America and the second Gulf War. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Modern - 20th Century - History | Modern - 21st Century - History | World - General |
| Dewey: 909.82 |
| LCCN: 2004015939 |
| Physical Information: 2" H x 7.4" W x 9.6" (4.15 lbs) 1012 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes discussions on 9/11 and the second Gulf War, and takes into account the latest historical research. A comprehensive survey of the key events and personalities of this period throughout the world, it includes discussion on topics such as:
A History of the World provides a fascinating and authoritative account of the world since 1900, for general readers and students of world history alike. |