From celebrated artist Lary Gonick, here is the extraordinary
story of the modernworld, from the French Revolution to today.
More than thirty years ago, master cartoonist and historian
Larry Gonick began the epic task of creating a smart, accurate, and
entertaining illustrated history of the world. In this, the fifth
and final book of this beloved and critically acclaimed series,
Gonick finally brings us up to the modern day.
The Cartoon History of the Modern World, Part II picks up at the
Enlightenment; continues through two and a half centuries of
revolution, social and economic innovation, nationalism,
colonialism, scientific progress, and the abolition of slavery; and
concludes in the early twenty-first century with the wars in Iraq
and Afghanistan. Essentially a college-level course in modern world
history, with equal attention given to every area of the globe,
Gonick's witty and engaging pages bring the past to life and put a
brilliant new spin on our world. Whether you are a longtime fan or
a first-time reader, this thrilling conclusion of our
civilization's monumental story is not to be missed
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