The 20th Century in Bite-Sized Chunks

The 20th Century in Bite-Sized Chunks

by Meredith Macardle (Author), Nicola Chalton (Author)

Synopsis

A rich, complex and absorbing subject, it's hard to find the history of the twentieth century in one accessible book ... until now. From two World Wars to astonishing scientific progress and social upheaval, the twentieth century saw unprecedented change. In this concise history of a century like no other, authors Nicola Chalton and Meredith MacArdle guide us through a hundred years that transformed the way we live. Covering everything from the fall of empire to the Digital Revolution, this is a chance to take a step back and understand the full spectrum of world history in the last century, and to discover how it shaped the modern world we know today. With information broken down into easily digestible chunks, this is the perfect way to swot up on your world history and discover just how the world as we know it came to be.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
Published: 29 Sep 2016

ISBN 10: 1782435239
ISBN 13: 9781782435235
Book Overview: Covering everything from the fall of empire to the Digital Revolution, this is a chance to take a step back and understand the full spectrum of world history in the last century.

Author Bio
Nicola Chalton (Author) Nicola Chalton has written and contributed to several non-fiction books, including a series on the history of science and philosophy (Philosophers: They Changed the World and Scientists: They Changed the World). She runs a small publishing business in North Yorkshire with her husband. Meredith MacArdle (Author) Meredith MacArdle is a writer and editor who lives in London. She is the co-author of The Twentieth Century in Bite-sized Chunks and the author of The Timeline History of China and The Timeline History of the Middle Ages, among other books.