A Dictionary Of Modern History: 1789-1945
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Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the fall of the Bastille to the ruins of a post-war world, A Dictionary of Modern History: 1789–1945 by A. W. Palmer is an authoritative and indispensable reference work that chronicles one of the most turbulent and transformative eras in human civilization. Organized alphabetically, it presents concise yet richly informative entries covering key figures, pivotal events, landmark treaties, and the political movements that shaped the modern world — from the age of Napoleon and the revolutionary upheavals of the 19th century through to the cataclysm of two World Wars. Palmer writes with remarkable clarity and scholarly precision, making complex historical narratives accessible without sacrificing depth or accuracy. This volume serves not only as a quick-reference companion for students and academics, but as a gateway into the ideological battles, imperial ambitions, and human dramas that forged the contemporary world — leaving the reader to wonder: how much of that turbulent past still echoes in the present?
Author: A. W. Palmer
Format: Hardback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the fall of the Bastille to the ruins of a post-war world, A Dictionary of Modern History: 1789–1945 by A. W. Palmer is an authoritative and indispensable reference work that chronicles one of the most turbulent and transformative eras in human civilization. Organized alphabetically, it presents concise yet richly informative entries covering key figures, pivotal events, landmark treaties, and the political movements that shaped the modern world — from the age of Napoleon and the revolutionary upheavals of the 19th century through to the cataclysm of two World Wars. Palmer writes with remarkable clarity and scholarly precision, making complex historical narratives accessible without sacrificing depth or accuracy. This volume serves not only as a quick-reference companion for students and academics, but as a gateway into the ideological battles, imperial ambitions, and human dramas that forged the contemporary world — leaving the reader to wonder: how much of that turbulent past still echoes in the present?