Harper Encyclopedia Of The Modern World: A Concise Reference History From 1760 To The Present
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A landmark reference work in world history, Harper Encyclopedia of the Modern World: A Concise Reference History from 1760 to the Present presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of global events, movements, and figures from the dawn of the industrial age through the twentieth century. Edited by distinguished historians Richard B. Morris and Graham W. Irwin, it chronicles political revolutions, colonial transformations, technological upheavals, and the rise and fall of empires across every inhabited continent. The volume is organized for efficient consultation, offering concise yet substantive entries that illuminate key dates, personalities, nations, and ideologies that shaped the modern era. Its tone is scholarly yet accessible, making it an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and general readers seeking reliable historical context. Whether used as a quick reference or a sustained study companion, this encyclopedia remains a comprehensive guide to understanding the forces that forged the contemporary world.
Author: Richard B. Morris And Graham W. Irwin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, Harper & Row, Publishers
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A landmark reference work in world history, Harper Encyclopedia of the Modern World: A Concise Reference History from 1760 to the Present presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of global events, movements, and figures from the dawn of the industrial age through the twentieth century. Edited by distinguished historians Richard B. Morris and Graham W. Irwin, it chronicles political revolutions, colonial transformations, technological upheavals, and the rise and fall of empires across every inhabited continent. The volume is organized for efficient consultation, offering concise yet substantive entries that illuminate key dates, personalities, nations, and ideologies that shaped the modern era. Its tone is scholarly yet accessible, making it an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and general readers seeking reliable historical context. Whether used as a quick reference or a sustained study companion, this encyclopedia remains a comprehensive guide to understanding the forces that forged the contemporary world.