{"product_id":"9781119878735","title":"Twentieth-Century Europe 1900 to the Present","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003e1900 to the Present\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMichael D. Richards | Paul R. Waibel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory \/ Modern \/ 20th Century \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides an engaging narrative account of modern European history, featuring new chapters on modern Europe and the post-Cold War world\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a concise and accessible review of the significant themes and major events that shaped European history from the beginning of the twentieth century. This student-friendly textbook places Europe in a global context as it explores key themes such as the slow unraveling of European colonial and political power throughout the world, the emergence of the United States as a major influence on European politics, the different postwar approaches to European cooperation, and competing perspectives on political, economic, and social questions. Each of the book’s four parts opens with a brief overview, summarizing the main themes of the period and providing historical context to the upcoming chapters. The text is organized chronologically, with each chapter including a brief chronology. Maps, tables, Illustrations, and photographs are scattered throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e: 1900 to the Present\u003c\/i\u003e offers an extensive revision of all chapters, including new and updated content on Brexit; terrorist attacks in France, Belgium, Germany, and Britain; the Covid-19 pandemic; the Russian invasion of Ukraine; the rise of right-wing parties in Italy and Hungary; and much more. Discussions of intellectual and cultural trends are included, enabling readers to examine political and economic developments in their historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides brief chapters suitable for both traditional and non-traditional courses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe text is divided into four chronological sections and 12 logically organized and easy to read and comprehend chapters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an extensive index and a useful appendix of abbreviations and acronyms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures useful maps, illustrations, and other visual aids to reinforce learning of key themes in European history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe\u003c\/i\u003e: 1900 to the Present, Fourth Edition \u003c\/i\u003eis an ideal textbook for undergraduate history courses and an excellent introduction to modern European history for general readers with an interest in the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMICHAEL D. RICHARDS\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus at Sweet Briar College, Virginia, USA. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eRevolutions in World History\u003c\/i\u003e and numerous book chapters, articles, and reviews in scholarly journals, periodicals, and reference works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePAUL R. WAIBEL\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus at Belhaven University, Mississippi, USA. He is the author of \u003ci\u003ePolitics of Accommodation, Quiknotes: Christian History, Martin Luther: A Brief Introduction to His Life and Works\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous articles and reviews. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 January 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119878735\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e432\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384288538764,"sku":"9781119878735","price":33.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119878735.jpg?v=1780234965","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119878735","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}