books about: twentieth-century     books:       American Poetry : The Twentieth Century, Volume 1 : Henry Adams to Dorothy Parker10 reviews Library of America, 2000 Is everybody happy? The real job of the anthologist is not, of course, to assemble anthologies but to anger and annoy readers. Only census takers have more doors slammed in their innocent faces. That said, a few words in defense of this excellent volume. Yes, there's plenty of second-tier or third-tier verse here, and those in search of pure poetry (no rocks, no soda, shaken not stirred) should probably save ...             The Twentieth Century and Beyond: A Global History Richard Goff, Walter G Moss, ... McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2007 Written by a diverse group of scholars who bring their regional expertise together, this best-selling text offers a balanced treatment of global events and developments in the twentieth century and beyond. By integrating key themes of science and technology, economics, political and social developments, international relationships, and cultural trends throughout its chronological chapters, the book uses its organization as a key tool to help ...             The Twentieth Century: A Brief Global History1 review Richard Goff, Walter G Moss, ... McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2001 Good book I bought this book for a college course and ended up reading almost all of it. It presents the subject matter very well and is well-written. I don't even really like History all that much and this book had me reading it.             A History of the Twentieth Century: The Concise Edition of the Acclaimed World History3 reviews Martin Gilbert Harper Perennial, 2002 very handy quick reference The book was used in a short semester study by adults over 60. It was perfect for the course because I could do further research on any subject covered, after getting the basics from the book and further details from the professor - a great book to have around for the grandchildren!             Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century--and After3 reviews R.j. Crampton Routledge, 1997 20th Century Easter Europe I am an early modern european historian, the 20th century has not been a focus for me, however, Crampton's book has been a wonderful source of information on this time period. Understanding what happened in the 20th century helps those of us who are interested, make sense of the 21st century. Eastern Europe is a complicated area, to understand the nuances of diplomacy, the Austrian-Hungarian ...             The Twentieth-Century World and Beyond: An International History since 19005 reviews William R. Keylor Oxford University Press, USA, 2005 "The Book of the Century" Dr. Keylor portrays the political, diplomatic and military history of the twentieth century in the most understandable and straightforward language. He shows how history is responsible for what is currently happening around us, and why we should know the causes of the conflicts he writes about. He pays special attention to World War One, the rise of facism, World War Two, the rise of the ...             Twentieth-Century Music: A History of Musical Style in Modern Europe and America (Norton Introduction to ...2 reviews Robert P. Morgan W. W. Norton & Company, 1991 best overview of the century Morgan's book is the best that I have found for an overview of the entire 20th century in "classical" music. He divides his analysis into 3 logical sections: Part 1. Beyond Tonality: From 1900 to World War I Part 2. Reconstruction and New Systems: Between the Wars Part 3. Innovation and Fragmentation: From WWII to the Present This allows for some nuance that a simple list of composers ...             Twentieth-Century Design (Oxford History of Art)1 review Jonathan M. Woodham Oxford University Press, USA, 1997 "New" design history Since Hesketts "Industrial Design" from 1990, this is the best comprehensive introduction to the "new" Design History view on the parallel histories of design developments in this century. It takes a relatively non-heroic attitude towards celebrated designers and design classics while trying to locate the meaning of design products in mass culture, lifestyles, corporations and consumption ...             Twentieth-Century World1 review Carter Vaughn Findley, John Alexander Rothney Wadsworth Publishing, 2006 Does what it says Had to pick this book up for a History class, and the book certainly does what it says it will. The book does do quite well though managing to keep the topics interesting ... even when the reader may not be the most enamored with its reading. Which is a difficult task for any historical textbook, especially dealing with college students! However, for a quick brush up on reading, or for any ...             Twentieth-Century World History1 review William J. Duiker Wadsworth Publishing, 2006 Good overview of World events and patterns. This book was fun to read. The narrative flowed nicely and was easy to get through. It covered all of the major events of the World however I felt there should have been a deeper discussion of Africa and Latin America. The book goes beyond a mere recitation of facts but successfully conveys the character and essence of the 20th century. The author captures the spirit and patterns of change ...             Sources of Twentieth-Century Global History James Overfield Wadsworth Publishing, 2001 This primary source reader, designed to supplement twentieth-century world history courses, contains both textual and visual sources from around the world. Strong pedagogical learning aids ensure that students are equipped with the information they need to understand and appreciate each document. The book contains a general introduction, as well as part, chapter, section, and source introductions.             Sources of Twentieth-Century Europe Marvin Perry, Matthew Berg, ... Wadsworth Publishing, 1999 This reader uses primary sources to illuminate the intellectual, political, and cultural history of 20th-century Europe. Each part, chapter, and section contains an introduction that explains the historical setting and significance of the readings within.             Twentieth-Century American Art (Oxford History of Art)1 review Erika Doss Oxford University Press, USA, 2002 Art history novice Fantastic survey of everything a reasonably well educated American should know about American art history. Well written and superbly chosen examples of every major art movement of the 20th century             Korea's Twentieth-century Odyssey1 review Michael E. Robinson University of Hawaii Press, 2007 essential The wait for a succinct yet comprehensive history of modern Korea is over. This volume, deftly written by Michael Robinson (Indiana University), comes as a welcome alternative to histories of Korea too long or complex for the typical undergraduate. His book is divided into an introduction, eight chapters (none longer than twenty-five pages), and an epilogue, each of which may be profitably ...             Twentieth-Century Type, New and Revised Edition2 reviews Lewis Blackwell Yale University Press, 2004 great reference This book is one of my favorites as far as type books. It is a great reference and the layout is easy to navigate.             Historiography in the Twentieth Century: From Scientific Objectivity to the Postmodern Challenge5 reviews Georg G. Iggers Wesleyan, 2005 An excellent and well-written overview. One of the great revelations I had in college many, many years ago occurred in the stacks of the library. I was doing some research on Wilhelm Dilthey and found myself looking at several thousands of books devoted to the history of philosophy. At that moment I began to have some idea on how difficult it is to acquire a magisterial overview of any field of inquiry. It takes a lifetime of study and ...             Twentieth-Century Pattern Design Lesley Jackson Princeton Architectural Press, 2007 The first book to examine pattern as an essential part of twentieth-century design history is now available in paperback. Organized by decade, Twentieth-Century Pattern Design details the technical innovations that affected the development of modern textiles and wallpapers. With stunning color plates and lively text, Lesley Jackson takes readers on a tour of the development of twentieth-century patterns from around the world. Focusing on ...             Europe in the Twentieth Century3 reviews Robert O. Paxton Wadsworth Publishing, 2006 Excellent Book I felt I needed to respond to the other reviewer, who may or may not be a pre-schooler. This was our textbook for my 20th century European History class (college, not preschool) and I can safely say that this is the best textbook I have ever owned. It is certainly not a novel, it is filled with facts as any textbook must be. But its softcover is an indicator of its content. Paxton is able to ...             Key Houses of the Twentieth Century: Plans, Sections, and Elevations (Norton Book for Architects and ...3 reviews Colin Davies W. W. Norton, 2006 informative Few books offer you a chance to see how the building is laid out and organized. Great book, especially for architects and designers.             The Twentieth Century: Readings in Global History Walter G Moss, Janice Terry, ... McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 1998 This is a collection of 75 selections, organized in 21 chapters, 3 chronological periods. 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