Mastering Modern World History

The sixth edition of "Mastering Modern World History" is a bestselling book that takes students on a journey through the 20th century, providing a clear overview of the key events that have shaped modern world history. It covers international relations and war, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, the international affairs of the major superpowers, and the experience of decolonization. The book has been updated to take account of new scholarship and provides a more global approach to key chapters. It is ideal for secondary school students and undergraduates studying modern world history and international relations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 720 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The sixth edition of this bestselling book takes students on a captivating journey through the 20th century, offering a comprehensive overview of the pivotal events that have shaped modern world history. With its unparalleled breadth of coverage, it:
• Surveys international relations and warfare, spanning from 1900 to the present day
• Examines the rise and fall of fascism and communism across the globe
• Explores the international affairs of the major superpowers: the United States, Russia/USSR, and China
• Assesses the experience of decolonization in India, Africa, and Latin America
• Unpicks global issues, including economic crises and population increase
Chapters are enriched with maps, diagrams, and end-of-chapter questions to reinforce understanding and aid in comprehension. This new edition has been meticulously updated to incorporate the latest scholarship, offering a more global perspective on key chapters in modern world history. Notable changes include:
• New material on the Second World War, beginning with the outbreak of war between China and Japan and touching upon Italy's campaigns in East and North Africa and Civil Wars taking place in China, Spain, and the Ukraine
• Coverage of new historical interpretations of the events that led to the First World War
• New chapters on the history of the United States of America
• A new chapter on Tsar Nicholas II and the Russian Revolutions of 1917

Mastering Modern World History is the go-to textbook for secondary school students and undergraduates studying modern world history and international relations. It is also an ideal companion for anyone with an interest in understanding how the world arrived at its present state.

Weight: 936g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350933408
Edition number: 6 ed