[PDF] Twentieth Century World History For Dummies eBook

Author : Seán Lang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 10,20 MB
Release : 2012-02-27
Category : History
ISBN : 0470510153

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The 20th Century brought revolutionary changes to our world and our lives: the human population of the world tripled, space travel became reality, two world wars and a host of other conflicts were fought, and huge advances in science, technology and communication resulted in the globalised world we know today. Enormous steps were made in wiping out widespread discrimination, from the women’s suffrage movement leading to women’s right to vote in western countries, to the civil rights movement in the US challenging racial segregation. The political landscape has provided lots of excitement, with charismatic and scandalous presidents in the White House, the first female prime minister in the UK, dictators working to various manifestoes across the world, the Middle East conflict and the changing balance of political and economic “superpowers”. Technological advances have resulted in nigh on universal adoption and dependence on automobiles, computers, mobiles and other wireless technology. The exponential rate at which technology is evolving is one of the variables that make the twentieth century so fascinating. All this and much, much more happened in a mere one hundred years – where did we find the time to do so much?! Twentieth Century History For Dummies tells all...

Author : Peter Haugen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 38,58 MB
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1119855608

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Discover how the modern world came to be with this easy-to-follow and up-to-date history companion Want to get a taste of the entirety of human history in a single book? With World History For Dummies, you'll get an overview of the history of, well, everything, from the Neanderthal experience to the latest historical developments of the 21st century. Re-live history from your armchair as you ride into battle alongside Roman generals, prepare Egyptian pharaohs for the afterlife, and learn from the great Greek poets and philosophers. Written in the easy-to-digest style the For Dummies series is famous for, you'll discover: How religion, philosophy, and science shaped, and were shaped by, the great figures of history The human consequences of warfare, from historical battles to more modern conflicts from the 20th century What's influencing events in the 21st century, from climate change to new regimes and economies World History For Dummies is the perfect gift for the lifelong learner who wants to brush up on their world history knowledge. It's also an indispensable resource for AP World History students looking for a supplemental reference to help them with their studies.

Author : Peter Haugen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 15,65 MB
Release : 2009-04-27
Category : History
ISBN : 0470547529

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Now updated! Your personal tour guide to the history of the world Want to know more about global history? This concise guide explains in clear detail all the major players and events that have made the world what it is today. Covering the entirety of human history, this comprehensive resource highlights important developments in everything from religion and science to art and war — giving you an understanding of how the 21st-century world came to be. Begin to connect with the past — label the eras as you meet the Neanderthals, home in on Homer, raise Atlantis, and preserve Pharaohs Find strength in numbers — trace the growth from ancient civilizations to today's global community and discover what makes societies succeed or fail Discover the impact of thought — explore the rise of religion, the roots of philosophy, and the advance of science — and how our feelings and beliefs continually redefined us Know the global consequences of war — ride with the Greeks and the Romans, arm yourself with the cavalry, dig the trenches, and follow the paths humans took to wage modern war Meet the movers and shakers — from great leaders and courageous revolutionaries to ruthless tyrants and unsung heroes Examine significant events of the 21st century — from 9/11 and the Afghanistan and Iraq wars to climate change, Hurricane Katrina, and the economic rise of China, India, and Brazil Open the book and find: A detailed overview of history The development of the world's religions Reviews of essential historical documents, from the Bible to the Bill of Rights The invention of writing and art Scientific developments that revolutionized the world Capsule biographies of people who changed history — and a few who were changed by it Ten unforgettable dates in world history

Author : R. Keith Schoppa
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 43,87 MB
Release : 2021
Category : History
ISBN : 0190497351

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From the collapse of empires to the rise of decolonized nation-states on the global stage. A chronological narrative of the recent past and a valuable historical standpoint from which to view the twenty-first century world

Author : Steve Wiegand
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 31,94 MB
Release : 2009-05-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0470549718

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Now revised the easy-to-understand guide to the story of America Want to better understand U.S. History? This friendly book serves as your tour guide through the important events of America's past and present, introducing you to the people who helped to shape history. From pre-Columbus to the American Revolution, from Watergate to Iraq to Barack Obama, you'll discover fascinating details that you won't find in dry history texts! They're coming to America explore early civilizations, meet Native Americans, and see how the development of the English colonies led to slavery and the American Revolution From Thomas Jefferson to Abraham Lincoln examine the contributions of great Americans as well as the discovery of gold, the birth of California, the Civil War, and Manifest Destiny America grows up be there during the conquering of the West, industrial development, and the invention of the light bulb and the telephone The impact of the World Wars understand the sweeping changes these epochal events brought to America and the rest of the world The Cold War, Camelot, and Clinton take a closer look at the Korean War and communism, the fabulous '50s, JFK, Vietnam, Nixon and Watergate, Reaganomics, and the Clinton years From the '90s to now witness the birth of the microchip, the impact of hanging chads in a presidential election, the largest terrorist attack on American soil, and the growing economic crisis Open the book and find: Ten important events that defined American culture Interesting Americans, from presidents to gangsters to sports heroes How America fought to win independence from England Details about all the major wars and their long-term effects Insight into the roots of slavery Inventions that changed life for Americans The impact of the atomic bomb The Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence

Author : R. D. Cornwell
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 12,33 MB
Release : 1985
Category : History
ISBN : 9780582330757

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Covering world affairs from the 1900s through to the late 1970s, this book deals with the main events of Twentieth Century History and the role of major world organisations and provides more able GCSE students with the background necessary for an understanding of modern world history.

Author : Jan Palmowski
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 32,20 MB
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN :

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Authoritative and up to date, this new dictionary provides in-depth coverage of the major historical figures and events of the 20th century. Jan Palmowski's comprehensive work will be invaluable to a range of readers

Author : John Ashley Soames Grenville
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 18,89 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415289542

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Provides a comprehensive survey of the key events and personalities of this period.