history, modern

Chronicles the major events and human interest stories of the 20th century. Includes many photos, illustrations, and an index.

Lavishly illustrated text provides a year-by-year account of the 1950s.

Provides coverage of over 330 key events in political, economic, cultural, and social history between 1454-1600.

Text, maps, and illustrations present the events that changed the world geographically from the mid-eighteenth century to the present day.

Text and abundant photographs provide a decade-by-decade history of the twentieth century.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the participation and contribution of 134 political and military leaders and other notable individuals from the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, China, and the Third World in the events of the Cold War.

Covers major events and discoveries of the twentieth century in chronological sequence.

Presents a cartoon history of the world from the pre-Columbus era in the new world to the American Revolution that represents various themes such as European exploration, renaissance, and reformation.

Contains the major stories from the first to the last days of the century.