{"product_id":"twentieth-century-europe-isbn-9781119878735","title":"Twentieth-Century Europe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides an engaging narrative account of modern European history, featuring new chapters on modern Europe and the post-Cold War world\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present \u003c\/i\u003eprovides 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e: 1900 to the Present\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides brief chapters suitable for both traditional and non-traditional courses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe text is divided into four chronological sections and 12 logically organized and easy to read and comprehend chapters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an extensive index and a useful appendix of abbreviations and acronyms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures useful maps, illustrations, and other visual aids to reinforce learning of key themes in European history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe\u003c\/i\u003e: 1900 to the Present, Fourth Edition \u003c\/i\u003eis an ideal textbook for undergraduate history courses and an excellent introduction to modern European history for general readers with an interest in the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Overview: 1900–1919 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Europe and the World Before the Great War, 1900–1914 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Great War, 1914–1918 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Revolution and Peacemaking, 1917–1919 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Overview: 1919–1945 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Recovery and Prosperity, 1919–1929 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 From Depression to War, 1929–1939 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Armageddon: Europe in World War II, 1939–1945 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Overview: 1945–1989 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Cold War and Decolonization, 1945–1961 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Out of the Ashes: From Stunde Null (Zero Hour) to a New Golden Age, 1945–1967 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Metamorphosis: An Era of Revolutionary Change, 1968–1988 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Overview: 1989–Present 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Post- World War II Intellectual and Culture Trends 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Prelude to the Twenty- First Century: Europe and the World, 1989–2000 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Terrorism, Economic Turmoil, Pandemic, Invasion, 2000 to the Present 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix Abbreviations and Acronyms 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 392\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMICHAEL D. RICHARDS\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus at Sweet Briar College, Virginia, USA. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eRevolutions in World History\u003c\/i\u003e and numerous book chapters, articles, and reviews in scholarly journals, periodicals, and reference works. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePAUL R. WAIBEL\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus at Belhaven University, Mississippi, USA. He is the author of \u003ci\u003ePolitics of Accommodation, Quiknotes: Christian History, Martin Luther: A Brief Introduction to His Life and Works\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous articles and reviews.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in its fourth edition, \u003ci\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly readable and engaging narrative account of modern European history. Placing Europe in a global context, this popular textbook provides a concise overview of the major events, figures, and movements that shaped the European continent from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders explore key themes such as the slow unraveling of European dominance of the world, the emergence of the United States as a major influence on Europe, and competing approaches to political, economic, and social questions. Discussions of intellectual and cultural trends, including major European artistic movements in literature, visual arts, music, film, and popular culture, are integrated throughout the text.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition offers an extensive revision of all chapters, including new and updated content on Brexit, terrorist attacks across Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the rise of right-wing parties in Italy and Hungary, and much more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for both traditional and non-traditional courses, \u003ci\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal textbook for upper-level high school and undergraduate history classes, and an excellent introduction to modern European history for general readers with an interest in the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990419882213,"sku":"NP9781119878735","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119878735.jpg?v=1761787754","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/twentieth-century-europe-isbn-9781119878735","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}