The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century The History of the World, 1901 to the Present
Synopsis
This dazzling overview of a turbulent century explores both dramatic events and underlying trends. Despite a terrible two-stage 'European civil war' and the traumatic rise and fall of communism, wealth has increased dramatically alongside a four-fold leap in population, women's lives have been transformed, America has assumed undisputed political and cultural leadership. The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century is powerful, international and definitive.Book details
- Series:
- Allen Lane History Ser.
- Author:
- J M Roberts
- ISBN:
- 9780141928494
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780140276312, 9780140276312, 9780140276312
- Publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Pages:
- N/A
- Reading age:
- 18+
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2020-07-23
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2000
- Copyright by:
- J M Roberts
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction