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Twentieth-Century Europe
eBook - 1900 to the Present
ISBN/EAN: 9781119878742
Umbreit-Nr.: 1803131
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 432 S., 6.30 MB
Format in cm:
Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 06.12.2023
Auflage: 4/2023
E-Book
Format: PDF
DRM: Adobe DRM
- Zusatztext
- <p><b>Provides an engaging narrative account of modern European history, featuring new chapters on modern Europe and the post-Cold War world</b></p><p><i>Twentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present</i>provides a concise and accessible review of the significant themes and major events that shaped European history from the beginning of the twentieth century. This student-friendly textbook places Europe in a global context as it explores key themes such as the slow unraveling of European colonial and political power throughout the world, the emergence of the United States as a major influence on European politics, the different postwar approaches to European cooperation, and competing perspectives on political, economic, and social questions. Each of the books four parts opens with a brief overview, summarizing the main themes of the period and providing historical context to the upcoming chapters. The text is organized chronologically, with each chapter including a brief chronology. Maps, tables, Illustrations, and photographs are scattered throughout.</p><p>The fourth edition of<i>Twentieth-Century Europe</i><i>: 1900 to the Present</i> offers an extensive revision of all chapters, including new and updated content on Brexit; terrorist attacks in France, Belgium, Germany, and Britain; the Covid-19 pandemic; the Russian invasion of Ukraine; the rise of right-wing parties in Italy and Hungary; and much more. Discussions of intellectual and cultural trends are included, enabling readers to examine political and economic developments in their historical context.</p><ul><li>Provides brief chapters suitable for both traditional and non-traditional courses</li><li>The text is divided into four chronological sections and 12 logically organized and easy to read and comprehend chapters</li><li>Includes an extensive index and a useful appendix of abbreviations and acronyms</li><li>Features useful maps, illustrations, and other visual aids to reinforce learning of key themes in European history</li></ul><p><i><i>Twentieth-Century Europe</i>: 1900 to the Present, Fourth Edition</i>is an ideal textbook for undergraduate history courses and an excellent introduction to modern European history for general readers with an interest in the subject.</p>
- Autorenportrait
- <p><b>MICHAEL D. RICHARDS</b> is Professor Emeritus at Sweet Briar College, Virginia, USA. He is the author of<i>Revolutions in World History</i> and numerous book chapters, articles, and reviews in scholarly journals, periodicals, and reference works.<p><b>PAUL R. WAIBEL</b> is Professor Emeritus at Belhaven University, Mississippi, USA. He is the author of<i>Politics of Accommodation, Quiknotes: Christian History, Martin Luther: A Brief Introduction to His Life and Works</i>, and numerous articles and reviews.