Dictionary of Modern History, 1789-1945 by Alan Palmer

Dictionary of Modern History, 1789-1945 by Alan Palmer

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This dictionary looks at the personalities, events and ideas from 1789 to 1945. While the main emphasis is on British affairs and on political topics, this dictionary also records trends in the history of all the major regions of the world including the USA, Russia, Australia and Canada.

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Dictionary of Modern History, 1789-1945 by Alan Palmer

This reference book looks at the personalities, events and ideas of the period 1789 to 1945. While the main emphasis is on British affairs and on political topics, this dictionary also records trends in the history of all the major regions of the world including sections on the USA, Russia, Australia and Canada. The entries are arranged in alphabetical order and are in an essay form - ranging in length. There are entries on economic, social, religious and scientific developments and explanations are given for some of the famous descriptive phrases of the period.
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ISBN 13 9780140511253
ISBN 10 0140511253
Title Dictionary of Modern History, 1789-1945
Author Alan Palmer
Series Reference Books Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1983-03-31
Number of pages 320
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