A History of the World: From the 20th to the 21st Century

With the onset of decolonization, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, the technological revolution and the rapidly increasing power of the United States, the world since 1900 has witnessed global change on an immense scale. Providing a comprehensive survey of the key events and personalities of this period throughout the world, A History of the World from the 20th to the 21st Century includes discussion of topics such as:

the rivalry between European nations from 1900-1914
the Depression and the rise of Fascism during the 1920s and 1930s
the global impact of the Cold War
decolonization and its effects
the continuing conflict in the Middle East

the rise of India and China as major world players.

This latest edition covers the latest in historical research. Bringing the story up to date, J.A.S. Grenville includes a discussion of events such as the global competition for resources, Russia’s continuing collisions with the West and the shift in the balance power to Asia, Latin America and Africa.

Providing a fascinating and authoritative account of the world since 1900, A History of the World from the 20th to the 21st Century is essential reading for general readers and students of world history alike