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A Dictionary of Contemporary World History


Jan Palmowski

2,500 entries

Fully updated and revised to cover recent events including America and the Middle East, this authoritative dictionary provides in-depth coverage of the major historical figures and events of contemporary world history from 1900 to the present day. Over 2,500 fully international entries and useful tables cover everything from religious movements to battles.

Jan Palmowski is Director of the Centre for Twentieth-Century Studies at the school of humanities, King's College, University of London.



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