{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-20th-century-conflict-technology-rocknroll-hardcover","title":"A History of the 20th Century: Conflict, Technology \u0026 Rock'n'roll - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeremy Black\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"It's a book that looks like a magazine [...] and full of detail to die for\" \u003c\/b\u003e- Crawford Gribben, \u003ci\u003eNew Books Network\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom one of the world's leading historians comes an ambitious and sweeping history of the world in the 20th century, lavishly illustrated in full-color. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ranging from the world wars to the traumas of decolonization and the technological triumphs of the space race, \u003ci\u003eA History of the 20th Century\u003c\/i\u003e documents the events, the characters, the ideologies, the cultural transformations and the dramatic politics of these turbulent times. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jeremy Black examines subjects as diverse as the Russian Revolution, the Great Depression, the Cold War, globalization, climate change and the birth of the internet in a compelling narrative. Keen to highlight the role of demographics, the environment, culture and technology as well as the better-known tales of political rivalries, he brings a new perspective to this most important subject. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring remarkable maps, illustrations and photographs, this book brings the key events of the 20th century into exceptional clarity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSirius Visual Reference Library \u003c\/i\u003ebrings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-color maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.--Crawford Gribben\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeremy Black\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the leading historians in Britain today. He is Professor of History at the University of Exeter and has written over 100 books covering 18th-century transatlantic history, international relations, the role of the press and the nature of warfare among other subjects. Many of his books have become staples of university courses across the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 11 x 9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 15, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769147457824,"sku":"9781839406713","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d381bf601093ce40b3a6cfb3f118a24f.webp?v=1780342917","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-history-of-the-20th-century-conflict-technology-rocknroll-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}