modern history

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modern history

The cartoon history of the modern world

2009
A cartoon history of the world, covering events from the Enlightenment to the early twenty-first century and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Changing America

1961-1999
2009
An overview of American history from 1961 through 1999. Presents eyewitness accounts of the major events of the period including Watergate and the women's Movement.

From Elvis to e-mail

trends, events, and trivia from the postwar era to the end of the century
1999
Presents a listing of significant historical events, fads, trends, names, statistics, and slogans since the end of World War II; arranged chronologically from January 1945 through June 1999.

The 1980s

1990
Text and pictures highlight the main events of the 1980s.

The 1960s

1988
Provides a photographic history of the decade touching on important issues and events. Includes a chronology and personalities section.

The thirties

an illustrated history in colour 1930-1939
1974
Surveys the political, economic, social, and cultural events and trends of the decade of the 1930's.

The seventies

an illustrated history in colour, 1970-79
1980
Illustrations, photographs, maps, diagrams and text provide an introduction to the 1970s.

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