{"product_id":"twentieth-century-europe-1900-to-the-present-paperback-softback-9781119878735","title":"Twentieth-Century Europe; 1900 to the Present (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119878735","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e1900 to the Present\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael D. Richards (Author), Paul R. Waibel (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119878735, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 January 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e432 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.1 x 13.5 x 3 cm, 0.476 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides an engaging narrative account of modern European history, featuring new chapters on modern Europe and the post-Cold War world\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present \u003c\/i\u003eprovides 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 book’s 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e: 1900 to the Present\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides brief chapters suitable for both traditional and non-traditional courses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe text is divided into four chronological sections and 12 logically organized and easy to read and comprehend chapters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an extensive index and a useful appendix of abbreviations and acronyms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures useful maps, illustrations, and other visual aids to reinforce learning of key themes in European history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe\u003c\/i\u003e: 1900 to the Present, Fourth Edition \u003c\/i\u003eis an ideal textbook for undergraduate history courses and an excellent introduction to modern European history for general readers with an interest in the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Overview: 1900–1919 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Europe and the World Before the Great War, 1900–1914 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Great War, 1914–1918 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Revolution and Peacemaking, 1917–1919 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Overview: 1919–1945 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Recovery and Prosperity, 1919–1929 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 From Depression to War, 1929–1939 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Armageddon: Europe in World War II, 1939–1945 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Overview: 1945–1989 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Cold War and Decolonization, 1945–1961 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Out of the Ashes: From Stunde Null (Zero Hour) to a New Golden Age, 1945–1967 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Metamorphosis: An Era of Revolutionary Change, 1968–1988 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Overview: 1989–Present 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Post- World War II Intellectual and Culture Trends 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Prelude to the Twenty- First Century: Europe and the World, 1989–2000 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Terrorism, Economic Turmoil, Pandemic, Invasion, 2000 to the Present 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix Abbreviations and Acronyms 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 392\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20%5BHB%5D%22\"\u003eHB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52470075523352,"sku":"9781119878735","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119878735.jpg?v=1785631607","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/twentieth-century-europe-1900-to-the-present-paperback-softback-9781119878735","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}