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 - and China is now clearly awaiting its moment. J. M. Roberts's earlier Penguin History of the World was a publishing landmark which informed and delighted readers all over the planet. The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century is equally powerful, international and definitive.
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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 - and China is now clearly awaiting its moment. J. M. Roberts's earlier Penguin History of the World was a publishing landmark which informed and delighted readers all over the planet. The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century is equally powerful, international and definitive.
Imprint | Penguin Books |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | August 2000 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
First published | July 2004 |
Authors | J.M. Roberts |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 36mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - B-format |
Pages | 905 |
Edition | Revised |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-027631-2 |
Barcode | 9780140276312 |
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LSN | 0-14-027631-9 |