A Dictionary Of Modern History: 1789 - 1945
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Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the storming of the Bastille to the final surrender of the Axis powers, A Dictionary of Modern History: 1789–1945 by A. W. Palmer presents a comprehensive and authoritative reference guide to one of history's most turbulent and transformative eras. Organised alphabetically for ease of use, it chronicles the key events, figures, movements, and ideologies that shaped the modern world — from the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna to the rise of totalitarianism and the cataclysm of the Second World War. Palmer's work stands as an indispensable companion for students, scholars, and general readers alike, offering succinct yet richly informative entries that illuminate the political, social, and diplomatic currents of a century and a half of world-changing history. His prose is precise and authoritative, distilling complex historical narratives into accessible, well-crafted summaries that reward both focused research and casual browsing. Whether you seek a quick identification of a forgotten statesman or a clear account of a pivotal treaty, this dictionary delivers — making it a reference volume that, once consulted, is rarely shelved for long.
Author: A. W. Palmer
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Barrie & Jenkins
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the storming of the Bastille to the final surrender of the Axis powers, A Dictionary of Modern History: 1789–1945 by A. W. Palmer presents a comprehensive and authoritative reference guide to one of history's most turbulent and transformative eras. Organised alphabetically for ease of use, it chronicles the key events, figures, movements, and ideologies that shaped the modern world — from the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna to the rise of totalitarianism and the cataclysm of the Second World War. Palmer's work stands as an indispensable companion for students, scholars, and general readers alike, offering succinct yet richly informative entries that illuminate the political, social, and diplomatic currents of a century and a half of world-changing history. His prose is precise and authoritative, distilling complex historical narratives into accessible, well-crafted summaries that reward both focused research and casual browsing. Whether you seek a quick identification of a forgotten statesman or a clear account of a pivotal treaty, this dictionary delivers — making it a reference volume that, once consulted, is rarely shelved for long.