Twentieth Century History 1900-1945

Tracing the history of the twentieth century from the eve of the Great War to the end of World War II, this textbook explores global developments, including the rise and fall of great powers, the emergence of Communist and fascist dictatorships, the impact of social modernisation, the Great Depression and cultural expression. Each richly-illustrated chapter includes timelines, maps and primary source documents. An excellent overview of the major issues and events from 1900 to 1945.