The Oxford History of Twentieth Century

Download or read book The Oxford History of Twentieth Century written by Michael Howard and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-08-08 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this ambitious book, some of the most distinguished historians in the world survey the momentous events and the significant themes of recent times, with a look forward to what the future might bring. Early chapters take a global overview of the century as a whole, from a variety of perspectives - demographic, scientific, economic, and cultural. Further chapters, all written by acknowledged experts, chart the century's course, region by region. The Oxford History of the Twentieth Century is an invaluable repository of information and offers unparalleled insights on the twentieth century.