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HAMLYN
PICTORIAL HISTORY
20
CENTURY
This monumental volume provides a complete
pictorial record of the 20th century year by
year Drawing on the resources of some of the
werld's largest picture lbraries, t presents a
sperlative collection of over 1500
photographs, accompanied by authoritative
and lively text that describes the key events of
the last 98 years - from the death of Oueen
Victoria, through the horrors of twe World
Wars, a new beginning with free elections in
South Alriea, the handover of Hong Kong to
China and the tragic death of Diana,
Princess of Wales.
The Hamlym Pctorial History of the 20th
Century covers not only the military and
political events that have made headline nows
around the world, but also international
milestones in the arts, sciences, exploration,
sport and daily life.
Each decade has its owa introduction.
highlighting the major themes - socialism,
nationalism, fascism, civil rights so that the
reader can trace the social and political
developments that have taken place.
This is a book te dip into and enjoy. Each year
begins witha short chronology of important
events world-wide, and goes on to highlight
major themes. Each capion is self-contained
and tells a nique story, making it unnecessary
to refer to previous captions.