A Short History of the 20th Century
by Geoffrey Blainey
2021-01-05 05:31:50
A Short History of the 20th Century
by Geoffrey Blainey
2021-01-05 05:31:50
In this brilliant chronicle of a tempestuous century, Geoffrey Blainey uses his narrative talents and his scholarly credentials to fashion a unique achievement. A Short History of the 20th Century carries some of the excitement of the times as well a...
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In this brilliant chronicle of a tempestuous century, Geoffrey Blainey uses his narrative talents and his scholarly credentials to fashion a unique achievement. A Short History of the 20th Century carries some of the excitement of the times as well as the power of unforeseen events. Dominating much of the book is the theme of war and peace-a nervous peace-that gripped the attention of people who lived through a large part of the century. Mr. Blainey's talent for identifying the telling detail, the crucial event, the key personality, makes for masterful storytelling, and his interest ranges widely over the fields of human activity. He is concerned not only with major transformations in history and society but also with the everyday experiences of people around the world.
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