The Twentieth Century World 1914 To The Present

Author : John C. Corbally
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781474297943

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The Twentieth-Century World, 1914 to the Present by John C. Corbally Pdf

The Twentieth-Century World, 1914 to the Present introduces students to five distinct historical themes in 20th century history - politics, economics, religion, technology and the environment. Each of these themes is set in a social and cultural history framework that emphasizes the commonalities and diversity in human experiences throughout the recent era. This is a genuinely global textbook that takes a non-nationalistic approach to history and attempts to avoid marginalising the role of non-western actors and societies. John Corbally explores the connections, interactions and exploitations of global resources and peoples that were part and parcel of 20th-century history. Economically, the book shows how people were connected by the spread of global capitalism and communism. It explores the spread of traditional religions and philosophies all over the globe, as well as looking at secular challenges. It also considers how technology reached further into people's lives. Ideal for undergraduate level students of 20th-century history, this is a book that offers a balanced, multi-perspective approach to recent global history, helping the 21st-century student understand today's world and interrogate commonly held assumptions about its history.

Author : John C. Corbally
Publisher : Bloomsbury Academic
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2025-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1350357650

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Twentieth Century World, 1914 to the Present by John C. Corbally Pdf

The Twentieth-Century World, 1914 to the Present introduces students to six distinct historical themes in 20th century history - politics, economics, religion, technology, migration and the environment. Each theme is set in a social and cultural history framework that emphasizes the commonalities and diversity in human experiences throughout the modern era. A genuinely global textbook that takes a non-nationalistic approach to history and incorporates events, actors and communities from around the world, Corbally explores the connections, interactions and exploitations of global resources and peoples that were part and parcel of 20th-century history. Economically, the book shows how people were connected by the spread of global capitalism and communism. It explores the spread of traditional religions and philosophies, and traces how technology has increasingly reached into our lives. This fully revised second edition includes updated historiography throughout plus: - A new chapter on mobility and migration - Expanded material on the history of class, race and gender throughout - Expanded material on modern African history - New further reading sections at the end of each chapter - A new companion website Ideal for undergraduate level students of 20th-century history, this is a book that offers a balanced, multi-perspective approach to recent global history, helping the 21st-century student understand today's world and interrogate commonly held assumptions about its history.

Author : Norman F. Cantor,Michael S. Werthman
Publisher : Harlan Davidson
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1967-01-01
Category : Europe
ISBN : 0882957155

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Twentieth Century by Norman F. Cantor,Michael S. Werthman Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118651384

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Twentieth-Century Europe by Anonim Pdf

Twentieth-Century Europe: A Brief History presents readers with a concise and accessible survey of the most significant themes and political events that shaped European history in the 20th and 21st centuries. Features updates that include a new chapter that reviews major political and economic trends since 1989 and an extensively revised chapter that emphasizes the intellectual and cultural history of Europe since World War II Organized into brief chapters that are suitable for traditional courses or for classes in non-traditional courses that allow for additional material selected by the professor Includes the addition of a variety of supplemental materials such as chronological timelines, maps, and illustrations

Author : Christopher Culpin
Publisher : Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History, Modern
ISBN : 0003270068

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Making History by Christopher Culpin Pdf

Treaty of Versailles - Russian Revolution - Rise of Hitler - League of Nations - Cold War - Israel and the Arab world - United Nations - Britain 1906-1919 - Lenin - Stalin - Germany & the Second World War - China before & after 1949 - Israel & the Arab world - India & Pakistan.

Author : Anne-Marie Pathé,Fabien Théofilakis
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781785332593

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Wartime Captivity in the 20th Century by Anne-Marie Pathé,Fabien Théofilakis Pdf

Long a topic of historical interest, wartime captivity has over the past decade taken on new urgency as an object of study. Transnational by its very nature, captivity’s historical significance extends far beyond the front lines, ultimately inextricable from the histories of mobilization, nationalism, colonialism, law, and a host of other related subjects. This wide-ranging volume brings together an international selection of scholars to trace the contours of this evolving research agenda, offering fascinating new perspectives on historical moments that range from the early days of the Great War to the arrival of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.

Author : John Lukacs
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674728592

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A Short History of the Twentieth Century by John Lukacs Pdf

The historian John Lukacs offers a concise history of the twentieth century—its two world wars and cold war, its nations and leaders. The great themes woven through this spirited narrative are inseparable from the author’s own intellectual preoccupations: the fading of liberalism, the rise of populism and nationalism, the achievements and dangers of technology, and the continuing democratization of the globe. The historical twentieth century began with the First World War in 1914 and ended seventy-five years later with the collapse of the Soviet Empire in 1989. The short century saw the end of European dominance and the rise of American power and influence throughout the world. The twentieth century was an American century—perhaps the American century. Lukacs explores in detail the phenomenon of national socialism (national socialist parties, he reminds us, have outlived the century), Hitler’s sole responsibility for the Second World War, and the crucial roles played by his determined opponents Churchill and Roosevelt. Between 1939 and 1942 Germany came closer to winning than many people suppose. Lukacs casts a hard eye at the consequences of the Second World War—the often misunderstood Soviet-American cold war—and at the shifting social and political developments in the Far and Middle East and elsewhere. In an eloquent closing meditation on the passing of the twentieth century, he reflects on the advance of democracy throughout the world and the limitations of human knowledge.

Author : Lothar Kettenacker,Torsten Riotte
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857452238

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The Legacies of Two World Wars by Lothar Kettenacker,Torsten Riotte Pdf

The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 was done mainly, if one is to believe US policy at the time, to liberate the people of Iraq from an oppressive dictator. However, the many protests in London, New York, and other cities imply that the policy of "making the world safe for democracy" was not shared by millions of people in many Western countries. Thinking about this controversy inspired the present volume, which takes a closer look at how society responded to the outbreaks and conclusions of the First and Second World Wars. In order to examine this relationship between the conduct of wars and public opinion, leading scholars trace the moods and attitudes of the people of four Western countries (Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy) before, during and after the crucial moments of the two major conflicts of the twentieth century. Focusing less on politics and more on how people experienced the wars, this volume shows how the distinction between enthusiasm for war and concern about its consequences is rarely clear-cut.

Author : Antony Best,Jussi M. Hanhimaki,Joseph A. Maiolo,Kirsten E. Schulze
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415207409

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International History of the Twentieth Century by Antony Best,Jussi M. Hanhimaki,Joseph A. Maiolo,Kirsten E. Schulze Pdf

Using their thematic and regional expertise, four prominent authors have produced an authoritative yet accessible account of the history of international relations in the last century, covering events in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas.

Author : Jay Winter,Antoine Prost
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2005-07-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781139446587

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The Great War in History by Jay Winter,Antoine Prost Pdf

Since the Armistice, a vast literature has been produced on the First World War and its repercussions. In this 2005 book, two leading historians from the United States and France have produced a fully comparative analysis of the ways in which this history has been written and interpreted. The book identifies three generations of historians, literary scholars, film directors and writers who have commented upon the war. Through a thematic structure, it assesses not only diplomatic and military studies but also the social and cultural interpretations of the Great War as seen primarily through the eyes of French, German and British writers. It provides a fascinating case study of the practice of history in the twentieth century and of the enduring importance of the national lens in shaping historical narrative. This interesting study will prove invaluable reading to scholars and students in history, war studies, European history and international relations.

Author : William R. Keylor
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History, Modern
ISBN : 019539979X

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The Twentieth Century World and Beyond by William R. Keylor Pdf

Explores the history of modern relations between the U.S., Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The book's unique analytical framework focuses on the relationships between these countries rather than on their individual histories; helps readers to easily examine how the nations of the world have interacted since the beginning of the last century. Extensively revised to reflect the latest scholarship; featureing photographs for the first time - more than fifty throughout the text. The new edition addresses such issues as refugees and stateless persons, human rights, the environment, and the events of September 11, 2001. Updated to include the war on terrorism, military action in Iraq, and the causes and consequences of globalization, this edition also explores the expanding role of nongovernmental organizations, the threat of AIDS to world order, narcotics trafficking, and environmental degradation. Examines a wide range of countries, The Twentieth-Century World and Beyond, International Fifth Edition, is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in twentieth-century international history, twentieth-century world history, and international relations.

Author : John Morris Roberts
Publisher : Lane, Allen
Page : 932 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0713992573

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Twentieth Century by John Morris Roberts Pdf

Author : Distinguished Professor Department of Environment Vaclav Smil,Professor of Geography Vaclav Smil,Vaclav Smil
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780195168747

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Creating the Twentieth Century by Distinguished Professor Department of Environment Vaclav Smil,Professor of Geography Vaclav Smil,Vaclav Smil Pdf

The two pre-World War I generations encompassed the greatest innovative period in history. Technical inventions of 1867-1914 & their rapid improvement & commercialisation created new prime movers, materials, infrastructures & information means that provided the lasting foundations of the modern world.

Author : William R. Keylor
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015024990437

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The Twentieth-century World by William R. Keylor Pdf

Twentieth century international relations.

Author : J. M. Winter,Geoffrey Parker,Mary Ruth Habeck,Mary R. Habeck,Professor Jay Winter
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0300081545

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The Great War and the Twentieth Century by J. M. Winter,Geoffrey Parker,Mary Ruth Habeck,Mary R. Habeck,Professor Jay Winter Pdf

World War I, the first 'total war' in history, set in motion profound changes in the economies, demographics, and philosophies of the warring states. In this book, leading experts on the Great War discuss its causes, character, and legacy. Their writings show that to study World War I is to encounter not only the dissolution of the four defeated empires-Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey-but also the collapse of the optimistic assumption of progress that had defined the nineteenth century.