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 Present
provides 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 book's 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 of Twentieth-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 courses * The text is divided into four
chronological sections and 12 logically organized and easy to read and comprehend chapters *
Includes an extensive index and a useful appendix of abbreviations and acronyms * Features
useful maps illustrations and other visual aids to reinforce learning of key themes in
European history Twentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present Fourth Edition is an ideal
textbook for undergraduate history courses and an excellent introduction to modern European
history for general readers with an interest in the subject.
