Beschreibung
Provides an engaging narrative account of modern European history, featuring new chapters on modern Europe and the post-Cold War world
Twentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Presentprovides a concise and accessible review of the significant themes and major events that shaped European history from the beginning of the twentieth century. This student-friendly textbook places Europe in a global context as it explores key themes such as the slow unraveling of European colonial and political power throughout the world, the emergence of the United States as a major influence on European politics, the different postwar approaches to European cooperation, and competing perspectives on political, economic, and social questions. Each of the books four parts opens with a brief overview, summarizing the main themes of the period and providing historical context to the upcoming chapters. The text is organized chronologically, with each chapter including a brief chronology. Maps, tables, Illustrations, and photographs are scattered throughout.
The fourth edition ofTwentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present offers an extensive revision of all chapters, including new and updated content on Brexit; terrorist attacks in France, Belgium, Germany, and Britain; the Covid-19 pandemic; the Russian invasion of Ukraine; the rise of right-wing parties in Italy and Hungary; and much more. Discussions of intellectual and cultural trends are included, enabling readers to examine political and economic developments in their historical context.
Provides brief chapters suitable for both traditional and non-traditional coursesThe text is divided into four chronological sections and 12 logically organized and easy to read and comprehend chaptersIncludes an extensive index and a useful appendix of abbreviations and acronymsFeatures useful maps, illustrations, and other visual aids to reinforce learning of key themes in European history
Twentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present, Fourth Editionis an ideal textbook for undergraduate history courses and an excellent introduction to modern European history for general readers with an interest in the subject.
Autorenportrait
MICHAEL D. RICHARDS is Professor Emeritus at Sweet Briar College, Virginia, USA. He is the author ofRevolutions in World History and numerous book chapters, articles, and reviews in scholarly journals, periodicals, and reference works.
PAUL R. WAIBEL is Professor Emeritus at Belhaven University, Mississippi, USA. He is the author ofPolitics of Accommodation, Quiknotes: Christian History, Martin Luther: A Brief Introduction to His Life and Works, and numerous articles and reviews.
Inhalt
Preface vii
Part 1 Overview: 19001919 1
1 Europe and the World Before the Great War, 19001914 5
2 The Great War, 19141918 31
3 Revolution and Peacemaking, 19171919 59
Part 2 Overview: 19191945 95
4 Recovery and Prosperity, 19191929 99
5 From Depression to War, 19291939 129
6 Armageddon: Europe in World War II, 19391945 157
Part 3 Overview: 19451989 195
7 Cold War and Decolonization, 19451961 201
8 Out of the Ashes: From Stunde Null (Zero Hour) to a New Golden Age, 19451967 231
9 Metamorphosis: An Era of Revolutionary Change, 19681988 264
Part 4 Overview: 1989Present 297
10 Post- World War II Intellectual and Culture Trends 303
11 Prelude to the Twenty- First Century: Europe and the World, 19892000 327
12 Terrorism, Economic Turmoil, Pandemic, Invasion, 2000 to the Present 350
Appendix Abbreviations and Acronyms 385
Index 392
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