Twentieth-Century Europe - Richards, Michael D. (Sweet Briar College); Waibel, Paul R. (Belhaven College)
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Provides an engaging narrative account of modern European history, featuring new chapters on modern Europe and the post-Cold War world
Twentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present provides a concise and accessible review of the significant themes and major events that shaped European history from the beginning of the twentieth century. This student-friendly textbook places Europe in a global context as it explores key themes such as the slow unraveling of European colonial and political power throughout the world, the emergence of the United States as a major influence on European…mehr

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Provides an engaging narrative account of modern European history, featuring new chapters on modern Europe and the post-Cold War world

Twentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present provides a concise and accessible review of the significant themes and major events that shaped European history from the beginning of the twentieth century. This student-friendly textbook places Europe in a global context as it explores key themes such as the slow unraveling of European colonial and political power throughout the world, the emergence of the United States as a major influence on European politics, the different postwar approaches to European cooperation, and competing perspectives on political, economic, and social questions. Each of the book's four parts opens with a brief overview, summarizing the main themes of the period and providing historical context to the upcoming chapters. The text is organized chronologically, with each chapter including a brief chronology. Maps, tables, Illustrations, and photographs are scattered throughout.

The fourth edition of Twentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present offers an extensive revision of all chapters, including new and updated content on Brexit; terrorist attacks in France, Belgium, Germany, and Britain; the Covid-19 pandemic; the Russian invasion of Ukraine; the rise of right-wing parties in Italy and Hungary; and much more. Discussions of intellectual and cultural trends are included, enabling readers to examine political and economic developments in their historical context.
_ Provides brief chapters suitable for both traditional and non-traditional courses
_ The text is divided into four chronological sections and 12 logically organized and easy to read and comprehend chapters
_ Includes an extensive index and a useful appendix of abbreviations and acronyms
_ Features useful maps, illustrations, and other visual aids to reinforce learning of key themes in European history

Twentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present, Fourth Edition is an ideal textbook for undergraduate history courses and an excellent introduction to modern European history for general readers with an interest in the subject.
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MICHAEL D. RICHARDS is Professor Emeritus at Sweet Briar College, Virginia, USA. He is the author of Revolutions in World History and numerous book chapters, articles, and reviews in scholarly journals, periodicals, and reference works. PAUL R. WAIBEL is Professor Emeritus at Belhaven University, Mississippi, USA. He is the author of Politics of Accommodation, Quiknotes: Christian History, Martin Luther: A Brief Introduction to His Life and Works, and numerous articles and reviews.