{"product_id":"9780060890728","title":"Collins Atlas of 20th Century History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single-volume reference to answer all your questions about history's most complex century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 20th century was a time of massive political upheaval and rapid transition that included the Age of Imperialism, Lenin, the First World War, the rise of Hitler, the Second World War, decolonization, the founding of the United Nations, the collapse of Communism, and the Gulf Wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eCollins Atlas of 20th Century History\u003c\/i\u003e provides a new approach to understanding the century's major developments, from the height of the Imperial Age to the challenges of the post-Cold War era. Here is a visual presentation of an incredibly eventful 100 years, a tour through ten decades of conflict, hope, and innovation. Maps and graphics trace the rise and fall of empires and dictatorships, the hope for democracy, and the social and political change around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 200 full-color maps, diagrams, and timelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdited by 20th century historian Richard Overy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage of all areas of the world \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamination of key battles and events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternet links for further research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone with an interest in the history, society, politics, warfare, and culture of the world, the \u003ci\u003eCollins Atlas of 20th Century History\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47021247070448,"sku":"9780060890728","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780060890728_p0.jpg?v=1763768712","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780060890728","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}