Black, Jeremy

". . . a sweeping history of the world in the twentieth-century. Ranging from the world wars to the traumas of decolonization and the technological triumphs of the space race . . . documents the events, the characters, the ideologies, the cultural transformations, and the dramatic politics of these turbulent times"--Adapted from publisher description.

"... this book offers a selection of 100 maps, all presented in full color, that shaped the course of World War II. Alongside the maps, historian Jeremy Black offers context and explanations drawing on his long career thinking about war and maps" -- Provided by publisher.

". . . a sweeping history of the world in the twentieth-century. Ranging from the world wars to the traumas of decolonization and the technological triumphs of the space race . . . documents the events, the characters, the ideologies, the cultural transformations, and the dramatic politics of these turbulent times"--Adapted from publisher description.

Discusses advances in military technology by examining weapons throughout world history.

An illustrated history of Georgian Britain, covering the years between 1688 and 1793, and exploring the topics of economics, commerce, society, towns, religion, culture and the arts, politics, government, Enlightenment and science, and disease and death.

Examines the history of warfare from a global perspective, covering a period that ranges from 1450 to 2000, discussing weapons, tactics, and strategies, and considering the social, political, and cultural impact of conflict on European and non-European peoples.

Provides a comprehensive overview of world history.

Introduction to the military and naval history of the world, covering the years from 1492 to 1792, and highlighting key events and topics.

A study of warfare in the eighteenth century as it was waged around the world, discussing the appropriateness of different military practices and systems in various parts of the world, and considering battle on both land and sea.