Dictionary of Contemporary World History: From 1900 to the Present Day (Oxford Paperback Reference) - Couverture souple

Palmowski, Jan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199295662 ISBN 13 : 9780199295661

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2009

Synopsis

With more than 2,600 entries, all written by an expert in the field, this authoritative dictionary provides in-depth coverage of major recent historical events, from 1900 to the present. The book includes informative entries on every country in the world, with maps and historical summaries, and has biographical profiles of major historical figures, political and military leaders, and leading thinkers who influenced events. Readers will find information on international organizations, treaties, religious and political movements, as well as key incidents, places, and battles. The third edition has been fully revised, updated and boasts a wealth of new material, web links that can be accessed via a special companion website (regularly updated to ensure accurate information) and useful tables including lists of office-holders for countries and winners of the Nobel Peace Prize.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jan Palmowski is Senior Lecturer in European Studies in King's College, London. He was formerly a Junior Research Fellow at Christ Church, Oxford.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0199295662
• ISBN 13: 9780199295661
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 784
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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