1945-

Examines important world events over the past two decades such as the 2005 tsunami, the devastation and casualties at the New York Trade Centers in 2001, and the rise of religious extremism, and other related happenings.

Provides an overview of the Cold War, identifying the major issues and events; offers an in-depth discussion of some of the conflict's more significant developments; features an annotated chronology of events; and includes biographies of American figures and biographical sketches of international leaders.

Presents 700 alphabetical entries about the people, places, terms, weapons, and conflicts of the ideological battle waged between the United States and the Soviet Union from the end of World War II until the collapse of communism in 1991, with an annual chronology of relevant events from 1917 to 1991.

Presents English translations of essays by Juan Goytisolo, drawn from the pages of "El Pais," in which he provides an account of the war zones of the late twentieth century.

A narrative history of the world since 1945, focusing on the themes of interconnection and separation that have marked the half-century since World War II.