Collins History of the World in the 20th Century
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Collins History of the World in the 20th Century by J A S Grenville
The 20th century has been one of vast and sweeping global change, of communism and fascism, of debt and prosperity, of the United Nations and nationalistic fervour, of mass demonstrations and individual defiance; and also of the aircraft and the submarine, of the conveyor belt and the computer, of miracle cures and new diseases, and of radio and television. To make sense of this, truly global history is required. Grenville not only ranges across the world, painting sharp portraits of the great events and the key personalities, but also stresses the underlying developments in technology that provide the background against which all individuals, movements, nations and ideologies have risen and fallen. He focuses on the beliefs and activities of ordinary men and women and how history changed their lives.
'Straightforward and accessible, illustrated with 275 of the most startling news photographs of the century, it makes a very useful reference book for anyone remotely interested in the world as we know it' Sharon Davey, Today 'Gripping reading, good pictures and maps - excellent.' George Fitch, Sunday Telegraph
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| ISBN 13 | 9780002559232 |
| ISBN 10 | 0002559234 |
| Title | Collins History of the World in the 20th Century |
| Author | J A S Grenville |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 1998-08-26 |
| Number of pages | 972 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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