Flashpoints in History by Ben Hubbard

Flashpoints in History by Ben Hubbard

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A vibrant and compelling look at the flashpoints in modern history, the causes and effects of events, and moments that shaped the lives of major historical figures.

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Flashpoints in History by Ben Hubbard

Presented with colourful timelines and a mixture of bright illustrations and photography, Flashpoints in History is an accessible introduction into the major events of modern history and the characters involved. Divided into chapters covering Politics, Science, Sports, Celebrity, and War, the book highlights the moments that turned the tide of public opinion, the points of no return, and recognize the exact flashpoint that defined eras, people and events. With bite-sized overviews, easy-to-follow timelines and the historical flashpoints helpfully identified and explored in greater depth, the book focuses on major historical events such as the Russian Revolution, the Wall Street Crash and the moon landings, as well as the characters involved, from JFK to Bob Dylan, Einstein to Usain Bolt. When did Jessie Owens become more than just a sportsman and Winston Churchill more than a politician? How did Beatlemania begin? Could the First World War have been avoided? All of these and many more questions are explained and answered.
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ISBN 13 9780753728376
ISBN 10 0753728370
Title Flashpoints in History
Author Ben Hubbard
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 2016-01-07
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.