history, modern

Discusses in a news magazine-like format the important events, people, and trends of the twentieth century; divided into six different units, including the nation, the world, business and economy, science and technology, arts and entertainment, and sports and leisure.

Describes the period of early European exploration from the journeys of Marco Polo and discoveries of Eastern countries to the discovery and conquest of the Americas.

Combining facts, informative opinion, and insights, this book includes more than 2000 chronolog entries, 2500 illustrations, decade-by-decade infographics, datalines, and essays on the events that shaped the twentieth century.

Readers explore this particular time period, from the late 1700s to the mid-20th century, and gain insight into who brought about the wars, and why.

Chronicles the events which shaped world history from 1913 to 1942, discussing how each event affected world politics, economy, and culture.

Examines the top news stories of the 1980s, including war in Iran and Iraq, AIDS, and the opening of the Berlin Wall.

Covers such worldwide news stories from the 1970s as the United States involvement in Vietnam, the civil war in Lebanon, the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, and Mother Teresa's winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

A history of the world during the nineteenth century. Includes the early Industrial Revolution in Europe, growing colonial empires, conflicts over slavery, and America's emergence as an industrial giant.

Discusses the decline of the old European empires, the world wars, scientific advances, new religious and cultural ideas, and other changes that occurred during the twentieth century.