{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-20th-jeremy-black-9781839406713","title":"A History of the 20th Century: Conflict, Technology \u0026 Rock'n'roll","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeremy Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1839406712\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781839406713\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sirius Entertainment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/15\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 9.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Jeremy Black","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44048135389439,"sku":"9781839406713","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_753f527a-7983-4f6e-94f2-5f24e39a5a05.jpg?v=1684994094","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-history-of-the-20th-jeremy-black-9781839406713","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}