Chronicle of the 20th Century New Edition - Hardcover

Mercer, Derrick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 075133006X ISBN 13: 9780751330069

Publisher: DK, 1995

Synopsis

"Chronicle of the 20th Century" is a lavishly illustrated book which aims to provide a front-row seat for all the dramas of the century. This reportage is designed to recapture the drama of the moment and also highlights events whose significance only became apparent with the passage of time. It describes who the key people were who made headline news, presents the facts and news interspersed with photographs and illustrations, all arranged in chronological order, shows where the events happened and when. The topics range from pop to politics and from science to sport. You can find the answer to such questions as who in 1954 set new standards in athletic achievement by breaking the four-minute mile barrier, where police arrested suffragettes in 1914 and how the emancipation of women developed and when Lady Diana Spencer become the Princess of Wales. This action replay of the 20th century covers not just the big events in politics and world affairs, but all aspects of 20th century life. Designed to be an accessible and entertaining reference, in school or in the home, it aims to help the reader separate facts from propaganda, explore the background fully and understand better the world in which we live.

About this edition

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 075133006X
• ISBN 13: 9780751330069
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1464