The Illustrated Guide to the History of the 20th Century [hardcover] [rare books]

The twentieth century has been one of great contrast, out of which has been born a unique and distinctive style. In all areas of lifestyle, culture, arts, industry and communication, the past ten decades have been marked by momentum and change. No other century in world history has seen such progress or such wholesale destruction. Out of a backdrop of global conflict, economic depression, political scandal and natural disaster have risen immense technological and scientific advances, improved social conditions and political and religious freedoms.

Arranged chronologically by decade, The Illustrated Guide to the 20th Century is a comprehensive and informative guide to all the key events from the past hundred years, enhanced by a range of thematic pe…