Atlas of the 20th century

A single-volume source book to answer all your questions about history's most complex century. The Age of Imperialism ; Lenin ; the First World War ; the rise of Hitler ; the Second World War ; decolonisation ; the United Nations ; the collapse of communism ; the Gulf Wars : the 20th century was a time of massive political upheaval and rapid transition. The Collins Atlas of 20th Century History provides a new approach which makes sense of history's first truly global century. Over 200 maps create a complete and dynamic picture of 20th century history ; Comprehensive coverage of all areas of the world ; Internet links and chronologies enable further research. A must for anyone interested in understanding the forces that shaped the 20th century world, and perfectly suited for A-level and university students.