This second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes discussions on 9/11 and the second Gulf War, and takes into account the latest historical research.

A comprehensive survey of the key events and personalities of this period throughout the world, it includes discussion on topics such as:

• the rivalry between European nations from 1900-1914
• the Depression and the rise of Fascism during the 1920s and 1930s
• the global impact of the Cold War
• decolonization and its effects
• the continuing conflict in the Middle East.

A History of the World provides a fascinating and authoritative account of the world since 1900, for general readers and students of world history alike.

About the Author
J.A.S. Grenville is Professor of Modern History, Emeritus at the University of Birmingham. He is the author of a number of books, including Europe Reshaped, 1848-1878 (1999) and is co-editor of The Major International Treaties of the Twentieth Century: A History and Guide with Texts (2000).

Reviews

Praise for the first edition:

'This book by the masterful international relations historian, Grenville, already finds primacy of place in the reading lists of most university courses as the single definitive history of this century.' - The Journal of the United Service Insitution of India

'This is an excellent overview for sixth formers or undergraduates.' - Catholic Herald

'Magnificently detailed, brilliantly written. An extraordinarily readable global history.' - Parade Magazine

Praise for this edition:

'To gain a better understanding of the world we live in, A History of the World is essential reading material and an obligatory purchase for the libraries of all tertiary institutions, as well as the bookshelves of those involved in the subject.' - F.A.Mouton, University of South Africa

"Follows a relatively new trend among historians to abandon their sometimes narrow parochialism in favour of 'world history' his volume deals with more thematic issues like industrialization, the empowerment of women, the rise of environmental concerns and multinational corporations." - Foreign Affairs

"Magnificently detailed, brilliantly written...An extraordinarily readable global history." - Parade Magazine

Book Information
ISBN 9780415289559
Author J.A.S. Grenville
Format Paperback
Page Count 1012
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1892g