Author : Robert F. Gorman
Publisher :
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 39,47 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN :
Contains essays that examine significant events in the history of the early twentieth century from 1901 to 1940, covering world politics, society and culture, literary movements, art and music, immigration, and legislation; arranged chronologically with maps, illustrations, and quotations for primary souce documents.
Author : Richard Platt
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,33 MB
Release : 1998-06-30
Category : World history
ISBN : 9780789420305
From crusades to world wars, from ancient monuments to bloody revolutions, here is a fascinating tour of the historical events that have helped shape the world today. How did the ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid? How did Alexander the Great conquer so much of the world? How did the Vikings accidentally discover North America? Who led the "reign of terror" in the French revolution? Who stormed the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg? Who was Lawrence of Arabia? When was communism born? When did Montezuma rule? When was the Normandy invasion? With perspective, scope, and clarity to great events in history, this book answers these questions and many, many more. Great Events that Changed the World shows children the history of our amazing world in easy-to-follow panoramic tableaux and maps. Filled with superbly detailed artwork and exciting text, this is a valuable and enjoyable source book for the entire family.
Author : Frank Northen Magill
Publisher :
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 15,33 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Human rights
ISBN :
This reference resource presents "entirely original articles, treating twentieth century events never before covered. The current five volumes of Human Rights address 462 topics in the history of human rights, both instances of human rights denial and human rights advances."--Page v of Publisher's note.
Author : Robert F. Gorman
Publisher : Salem PressInc
Page : 3726 pages
File Size : 33,58 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9781587653322
Presents essays arranged in chronological order on key world events that occurred in such areas as politics, science, medicine, communications, literature, music, philosophy, and international affairs during the twentieth century.
Author : A. Kenneth Curtis
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 23,30 MB
Release : 1998-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1585581291
Brush up on the people, places, and events every Christian should know about with this fascinating, accessible guide. Ideal for pastors and speakers.
Author : Henry Freeman
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 49,89 MB
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 1522985085
Have you ever wondered why America is the way it is? Do you want to understand the events that have shaped American culture? Are you interested in seeing the long-term historical connections that explain how America moved from a group of colonies to the most powerful nation in history? If so, this book is for you. In simple, straightforward language, this book will take you on a brief journey through the highlights of American history. Filled with interesting facts and historical context, this book is a must-read for those who are passionate about history or are simply interested in better understanding the history of the United States. Inside you will read about... - Columbus’ famous first journey - Founding of Plymouth Colony - Boston Tea Party - Battles of Lexington and Concord - War of 1812 - Spanish American War - The Roaring Twenties - The Moon landing - 9/11 Terrorist Attacks - And much more! Broken down into a series of fifty easy-to-read selections, this book will take you from Pre-Columbian settlement up to current events of today.
Author : Frank Northen Magill
Publisher :
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 18,37 MB
Release : 1995
Category : United States
ISBN :
Author : Frank Northen Magill
Publisher :
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 37,27 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Business
ISBN :
Author : Randall E. Parker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 22,8 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0415677033
This book aims to introduce readers to the important macroeconomic events of the past two hundred years. It explains what went on and why during the most significant economic epochs of the nineteenth, twentieth and early twenty-first centuries and how where we are today fits in this historical timeline.
Author : William Francis Collier
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 30,56 MB
Release : 2024-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3385548209
Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.
