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by J. a. S. Grenville (Author)
This second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes discussions on 9/11 and the second Gulf War, and takes into account the latest historical research.
A comprehensive survey of the key events and personalities of this period throughout the world, it includes discussion on topics such as:- the rivalry between European nations from 1900-1914
- the Depression and the rise of Fascism during the 1920s and 1930s
- the global impact of the Cold War
- decolonization and its effects
- the continuing conflict in the Middle East.
A History of the World provides a fascinating and authoritative account of the world since 1900, for general readers and students of world history alike.
Author Biography
J.A.S. Grenville is Professor of Modern History, Emeritus at the University of Birmingham. He is the author of a number of books, including Europe Reshaped, 1848-1878 (1999) and is co-editor of The Major International Treaties of the Twentieth Century: A History and Guide with Texts (2000).
Number of Pages: 1012
Dimensions: 2 x 9.6 x 7.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 09, 2005
