The 20th Century, 1941-1970 (Great Events from History)

By: Robert F. Gorman

In this set, the mid-twentieth century receives worldwide coverage that prioritizes the needs of students at the high school and undergraduate levels. The events covered include the curriculum-oriented geopolitical events of the era--from World War II (1939-1945) and the Holocaust to the formation of the United Nations and the start of the Cold War in 1945, from the Korean War (1950-1953) to the war in Vietnam (1959-1975). Essays also address important social and cultural developments in literature, the arts, music, law, and social and civil rights legislation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1587653370
• ISBN13: 9781587653377
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Salem Pr Inc
• Length: 670 Pages
• Weight: 4.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 2.0" x 8.3"