modern history

Describes some of the major events of the 1980s that helped to change the world including the fall of communism and the Berlin Wall, the disaster at Chernobyl, massacre in Tiananmen Square in China, Space Shuttle Challenger explodes, and more.

Describes some of the major events of the 1970s that helped to change the world including President Nixon's visit to China, Viking I landing on Mars, the fall of Saigon and the end to the Vietnam War, and more.

Describes some of the major events of the 1960s that helped to change the world including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Cold War, Civil Rights, Vietnam War, the Beatles, lunar landing, and Woodstock.

Describes some of the major events of the 1950s that helped to change the world including the McCarthy senate hearings, the rise of Fidel Castro, the first organ transplant, the launching of Sputnik, and the first appearance of Elvis Presley.

Presents Time Magazines's most memorable moments, quotes, people, and photographs from the year 2011. Chronicles natural disasters, political situations, worldwide events, and achievements in sports and culture. Includes a tribute to those who passed away in 2011.

Presents a collection of memorable moments and people in the year 2010 including natural disasters, political situations, worldwide events, and achievements in sports and the arts. Includes the year's best photos and a tribute to those who passed away in 2010.

Collects accounts from soldiers, journalists, poets, scientists, adventurers, chance bystanders, and others to describe key events that occurred in the twentieth century according to those who were there.

Identifies and describes 365 events that have had lasting repercussions or influence on life in the twentieth century.

Readers will encounter the developments that altered the course of Europes early modern era. The volume contains a wealth of thoroughly researched information complemented by beautiful photographs to draw readers into the remarkable history of the development of this powerful continent.

Discusses the history of humankind from the time of the American Revolutionary War to the outbreak of World War I.