A comprehensive and balanced history of the world in the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries William Duikers book not only chronicles the key events inthe revol... » 

A comprehensive and balanced history of the world in the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries William Duikers book not only chronicles the key events inthe revolutionary twentieth century but also examines the underlying issuesthat have shaped the times. CONTEMPORARY WORLD HISTORY 5e takes a globalapproach to the subject while doing justice to the distinct character ofindividual civilizations and regions. Duiker integrates political economicsocial and cultural history creating a chronologically ordered synthesis thatgives students the true flavor of the most decisive moments in recent worldhistory. «