Mastering Modern World History

(Paperback, 6th edition)

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The sixth edition of this bestselling book takes students on a journey through the 20th century and provides a clear overview of the key events which have shaped modern world history. Unrivalled in its broad coverage, it: - Surveys international relations and war, from 1900 to the present day - Examines the rise and fall of fascism and communism around the globe - Explores the international affairs of the major superpowers: the USA, Russia/USSR and China - Assesses the experience of decolonization in India, Africa and Latin America - Unpicks global issues, including economic crises and population increase Chapters feature maps, diagrams and end-of-chapter questions to support and reinforce understanding. This new edition has been updated to take account of new scholarship, and provide a more global approach to key chapters in modern world history. Key changes include: - New material on the Second World War, beginning with the outbreak of war between China and Japan, and touches upon Italy's campaigns in East and North Africa and Civil Wars taking place in China, Spain and the Ukraine - Coverage of new historical interpretations of the events that led to the First World War - New chapters on the history of the United States of America - A new chapter on Tsar Nicholas II and the Russian Revolutions of 1917. Mastering Modern World History is the go-to textbook for secondary school students and undergraduates studying modern world history and international relations, and an ideal companion for anyone with an interest in how the world got into its present state.

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'Mastering Modern World History is loved by students because it covers modern history in a truly global sense. Ranging from the First World War to the current wars against terrorism, it connects the past with the present. The book offers students insights in many areas of modern history and encourages them to dig deeper.' * Dr Alexander Korb, University of Leicester *
'In this admirable new edition of Mastering Modern World History, John Traynor combines broad sweep, crisp analysis, a wealth of relevant detail, and beautifully clear exposition. Revised chapters on the origins of the two World Wars and twentieth-century United States particularly stand out for their command of the most recent historical scholarship. Altogether authoritative, engaging, and lucid: a very good read.' * Professor Richard Carwardine, University of Oxford *

Author Bio

Norman Lowe has had many years' experience of teaching history at all levels and for twenty years was head of history at Nelson and Colne Tertiary College in Lancashire, UK. John Traynor is a retired History Teacher.