history, modern

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The eighteenth century

1983
Describes the religion, clothing, housing, sports and games, work, and other aspects of life in eighteenth-century Europe.

The nineteenth century

1983
Describes the religion, clothing, warfare, food and drink, work, and other aspects of life in nineteenth-century Europe.

Lost colony

the untold story of China's first great victory over the West
2011

The Britannica guide to political and social movements that changed the modern world

2010
This book describes political and social movements that have changed the world, presenting information on liberalism, conservatism, socialism, communism, fascism, nationalism, and political movements using religion as a tool.

The last man

2008
Presents Mary Shelley's 1826 novel, which depicts the death of the human race by war and plague in the late twenty-first century; and includes an introduction, explanatory notes, a bibliography, and chronology.

The 1600s

2001

The birth of the modern

world society, 1815-1830
1991
Chronicles the history of people, politics, and economics from 1815-1830 that laid the foundations of the modern world.

Modern times

the world from the twenties to the eighties
1991
Covers events, personalities, and ideas of the past six decades since the end of the First World War.

Twentieth century history

the world since 1900 : sourcebook
1989
Describes the political and social changes throughout the world from 1900 to the present day.

What's next

the experts' guide : predictions from 50 of America's most compelling people
2008
Jane Buckingham, founder of the consulting company The Intelligence Group, draws on interviews with dozens of people in a wide range of industries to predict how American culture, government, and society will change in the future.

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