30-second twentieth century : the 50 most significant ideas and events, each explained in half a minute

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Label

30-second twentieth century : the 50 most significant ideas and events, each explained in half a minute

Title remainder

the 50 most significant ideas and events, each explained in half a minute

Statement of responsibility

editor Jonathan T. Reynolds ; contributors Grace Chee [and 13 others]

Title variation

• Thirty second twentieth century
• 30-second 20th century
• Twentieth century

Contributor

• Chee, Grace,
• Reynolds, Jonathan T.,

Subject

• Arts -- History -- 20th century
• War -- History -- 20th century
• Medicine -- History -- 20th century
• Twentieth century -- History
• Science -- History -- 20th century
• History, Modern -- 20th century
• World politics -- - 20th century

Summary

30-Second Twentieth Century presents a unique approach to modern history. It condenses 100 years of innovation and art, politics and conflict, triumph and disaster, into 50 graphic snapshots that offer an instant appreciation of the way the world revolves and evolves. It invites the reader to consider which events define a period of history and why. From the Red Army to Black Monday, from Woodstock to the World Wide Web, this is the fastest way to travel through time

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QRML

Dewey number

909.82