A History of the 20th Century: Conflict Tchnology & Rock 'n' Roll

This sweeping and ambitious history of the world in the 20th century ranges from the world wars to the traumas of decolonization and the technological triumphs of the space race. It documents the events, the characters, the dramatic politics of these turbulent times.

Here you will find subjects as varied as the Russian revolution, the Great Depression, the Cold War, the Iranian Revolution, 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, A History of the 20th Century brings a new perspective to this most rapidly changing century.