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"No era before the twentieth century has witnessed such dramatic, tumultuous, and often tragic changes in the lives of countless millions of people....Knowledge of these events can help us to reach a balanced, sober understanding of human relations in our complex world." (From the Preface)
Based on the premise that the single most important trend of the twentieth century has been the increasing interaction among states and peoples on a global scale, Brower discusses theinternational history of the major powers, the role of ideology in political history, and the evolution of world economic relations.
The survey takes a global perspective on the rise of the superpowers, the emergence of an international industrial economy, and the growing importance of the 'Third World" following decolonization. Integrated within the historical narrative is coverage of the global impact of the major wars and political revolutions.
Based on the premise that the single most important trend of the twentieth century has been the increasing interaction among states and peoples on a global scale, Brower discusses theinternational history of the major powers, the role of ideology in political history, and the evolution of world economic relations.
The survey takes a global perspective on the rise of the superpowers, the emergence of an international industrial economy, and the growing importance of the 'Third World" following decolonization. Integrated within the historical narrative is coverage of the global impact of the major wars and political revolutions.
