chronology

"The year 1947 marks a turning point in the twentieth century. Peace with Germany becomes a tool to fortify the West against the threats of the Cold War. The CIA is created, Israel is about to be born, Simone de Beauvoir experiences the love of her life, an ill George Orwell is writing his last book, and Christian Dior creates the hyper-feminine New Look as women are forced out of jobs and back into the home."--Provided by publisher.

Summaries of all the major events of world history and popular culture, arranged in chronological order.

Presents an inclusive, multidisciplinary look at the rapidly changing world from 300 to 1750 through a combination of reproducible text, maps, timelines, charts, and drawings in loose-leaf format.

Presents an inclusive, multidisciplinary look at the age of revolution from 1750 to 1914 through a combination of reproducible text, maps, charts, timelines, and drawings in loose-leaf format.