The History of the Modern World is a concise yet comprehensive overview of the years from 1900 to the present, chronicled in a treasure trove of over 1,000 striking images and authoritative text. From the death of Queen Victoria and two World Wars to the World Trade Center attack, the election of Barack Obama, and the pageantry of Britain's recent royal wedding, here are the major events, technological advances, and people--politicians, scientists, soldiers, artists--that shaped the world.
Language
English
Pages
640
Format
Hardcover
Release
August 07, 2012
ISBN 13
9781780971834
The History of the Modern World: From 1900 to the Present Day
The History of the Modern World is a concise yet comprehensive overview of the years from 1900 to the present, chronicled in a treasure trove of over 1,000 striking images and authoritative text. From the death of Queen Victoria and two World Wars to the World Trade Center attack, the election of Barack Obama, and the pageantry of Britain's recent royal wedding, here are the major events, technological advances, and people--politicians, scientists, soldiers, artists--that shaped the world.