The Modern World (ENHANCED eBook)
| Author | : Tim McNeese |
| Publisher | : Lorenz Educational Press |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 2000-09-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781429109222 |
| ISBN-13 | : 142910922X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (22X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Modern World (ENHANCED eBook) written by Tim McNeese and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (1945. . .) The Modern World covers the period from the end of World War II to the present. The rebuilding of postwar Europe, the advent of the Cold War, space exploration, the collapse of Soviet communism, and the explosion of advanced technologies in the late 20th century figure prominently in this volume. Also discussed are the contributions and influence of historic personalities such as Mahatma Gandhi, Nikita Khrushchev, Mikhail Gorbachev, and American presidents from Harry Truman to Bill Clinton. Challenging map exercises and provocative review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis.
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