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Based on the twentieth century entries taken from the fourth volume of the Oxford Illustrated Encyclopedia , this minidictionary contains over one thousand entries covering the important events, individuals, and historical movements of the century. Ideal for quick reference, yet compactand reliable, it includes new entries which bring it completely up to date.This well-balanced and consistently detailed reference work features a wealth of detailed information on leaders, reformers, political parties, and ideologies, as well as on the history of individual countries around the globe. Written in a concise and lively style by leading historians, thedictionary highlights the dramatic political, economic, and social changes that have accompanied such upheavals as colonization, two world wars, and scientific and technological advances. Arranged in a handy A-Z format and providing extensive cross references to help the reader place theinformation in a wider context, The Oxford Minidictionary of Twentieth-Century World History will prove invaluable to both students and general readers seeking accurate and authoritative information on the history of this century.
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The Oxford Minidictionary of Twentieth-Century World History, Oxford University Press
- Sprache
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1990
- Einband
- (Paperback)
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- Titel
- The Oxford Minidictionary of Twentieth-Century World History
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Oxford University Press
- Verlag
- Oxford University Press
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1990
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 448
- ISBN10
- 0198661614
- ISBN13
- 9780198661610
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Historisches Thema, Handbücher und Anleitungen, 20. Jahrhundert, Wörterbücher
- Beschreibung
- Based on the twentieth century entries taken from the fourth volume of the Oxford Illustrated Encyclopedia , this minidictionary contains over one thousand entries covering the important events, individuals, and historical movements of the century. Ideal for quick reference, yet compactand reliable, it includes new entries which bring it completely up to date.This well-balanced and consistently detailed reference work features a wealth of detailed information on leaders, reformers, political parties, and ideologies, as well as on the history of individual countries around the globe. Written in a concise and lively style by leading historians, thedictionary highlights the dramatic political, economic, and social changes that have accompanied such upheavals as colonization, two world wars, and scientific and technological advances. Arranged in a handy A-Z format and providing extensive cross references to help the reader place theinformation in a wider context, The Oxford Minidictionary of Twentieth-Century World History will prove invaluable to both students and general readers seeking accurate and authoritative information on the history of this century.