A History of the World - From the 20th to the 21st Century (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

With the onset of decolonization, 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 from the 20th to the 21st Century 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 * decolonization and its effects * the continuing conflict in the Middle East. This latest edition, which follows The History of the World in the 20th Century, 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. Providing a fascinating and authoritative account of the world since 1900, A History of the World from the 20th to the 21st Century is essential reading for general readers and students of world histo

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	J. A. S. Grenville
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 60mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	1008
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-28954-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > General Books > History > World history > From 1900 > General
LSN:	0-415-28954-8
Barcode:	9780415289542

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