The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century
The History of the World, 1901 to the Present
$59.60
- Paperback
928 pages
- Release Date
31 August 2000
Summary
Over 20,000 copies sold so far.
This dazzling overview of a turbulent century explores both dramatic events and underlying trends. Despite a terrible two-stage ‘European civil war’ and the traumatic rise and fall of communism, wealth has increased dramatically alongside a four-fold leap in population, women’s lives have been transformed, and America has assumed undisputed political and cultural leadership. The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century is powerful, internationa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140276312 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0140276319 |
| Author: | J.M. Roberts |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 928 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2000 |
| Weight: | 616g |
| Dimensions: | 41mm x 133mm x 201mm |
| Series: | Allen Lane History |
| Audience Age: | 18-17 |
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Critics Review
A book that deserves the widest reading. (The New York Times Book Review)
A book that deserves the widest reading. (The New York Times Book Review)
J.M. Roberts
J M Roberts is the author of THE PENGUIN HISTORY OF THE WORLD and was historical adviser to the BBC television series PEOPLE’S CENTURY.
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