The Penguin Dictionary Of Modern History: 1789-1945
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
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From the upheaval of the French Revolution to the smoldering ruins of the Second World War, The Penguin Dictionary of Modern History: 1789–1945 is an indispensable reference work that chronicles over a century and a half of the world's most transformative political, military, and social events. Alan Palmer presents an authoritative and meticulously researched compendium of key figures, movements, battles, treaties, and ideologies that shaped the modern world, arranged in an accessible A-to-Z format that makes it an ideal companion for students, historians, and curious minds alike. Palmer's writing is precise and authoritative, distilling complex historical narratives into clear, concise entries without sacrificing depth or nuance. The dictionary covers a sweeping arc of history — from the age of Napoleon and the rise of nationalism, through the cataclysms of two World Wars — illustrating how interconnected these events truly were. Now in its Second Edition, this expanded and revised volume remains one of the most trusted quick-reference guides to the modern era, leaving the reader with a profound appreciation for the forces that continue to shape our world today.
Author: Alan Palmer
Format: Paperback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the upheaval of the French Revolution to the smoldering ruins of the Second World War, The Penguin Dictionary of Modern History: 1789–1945 is an indispensable reference work that chronicles over a century and a half of the world's most transformative political, military, and social events. Alan Palmer presents an authoritative and meticulously researched compendium of key figures, movements, battles, treaties, and ideologies that shaped the modern world, arranged in an accessible A-to-Z format that makes it an ideal companion for students, historians, and curious minds alike. Palmer's writing is precise and authoritative, distilling complex historical narratives into clear, concise entries without sacrificing depth or nuance. The dictionary covers a sweeping arc of history — from the age of Napoleon and the rise of nationalism, through the cataclysms of two World Wars — illustrating how interconnected these events truly were. Now in its Second Edition, this expanded and revised volume remains one of the most trusted quick-reference guides to the modern era, leaving the reader with a profound appreciation for the forces that continue to shape our world today.