Twentieth-Century Europe - 1900 to the Present

Provides an engaging narrative account of modern European history, featuring new chapters on modern Europe and the post-Cold War world

Twentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present provides a concise and accessible review of the significant themes and major events that shaped European history from the beginning of the twentieth century. This student-friendly textbook places Europe in a global context as it explores key themes such as the slow unraveling of European colonial and political power throughout the world, the emergence of the United States as a major influence on European politics, the different postwar approaches to European cooperation, and competing perspectives on political, economic, and social questions. Each of the book's four parts opens with a brief overview, summarizing the main themes of the period and providing historical context to the upcoming chapters. The text is organized chronologically, with each chapter including a brief chronology. Maps, tabl es, Illustrations, and photographs are scattered throughout.

The fourth edition of Twentieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present offers an extensive revision of all chapters, including new and updated content on Brexit; terrorist attacks in France, Belgium, Germany, and Britain; the Covid-19 pandemic; the Russian invasion of Ukraine; the rise of right-wing parties in Italy and Hungary; and much more. Discussions of intellectual and cultural trends are included, enabling readers to examine political and economic developments in their historical context.
_ Provides brief chapters suitable for both traditional and non-traditional courses
_ The text is divided into four chronological sections and 12 logically organized and easy to read and comprehend chapters
_ Includes an extensive index and a useful appendix of abbreviations and acronyms
_ Features useful maps, illustrations, and other visual aids to reinforce learning of key themes in European history

Tw entieth-Century Europe: 1900 to the Present, Fourth Edition is an ideal textbook for undergraduate history courses and an excellent introduction to modern European history for general readers with an interest in the subject.

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

Preface vii

Part 1 Overview: 1900-1919 1

1 Europe and the World Before the Great War, 1900-1914 5

2 The Great War, 1914-1918 31

3 Revolution and Peacemaking, 1917-1919 59

Part 2 Overview: 1919-1945 95

4 Recovery and Prosperity, 1919-1929 99

5 From Depression to War, 1929-1939 129

6 Armageddon: Europe in World War II, 1939-1945 157

Part 3 Overview: 1945-1989 195

7 Cold War and Decolonization, 1945-1961 201

8 Out of the Ashes: From Stunde Null (Zero Hour) to a New Golden Age, 1945-1967 231

9 Metamorphosis: An Era of Revolutionary Change, 1968-1988 264

Part 4 Overview: 1989-Present 297

10 Post- World War II Intellectual and Culture Trends 303

11 Prelude to the Twenty- First Century: Europe and the World, 1989-2000 327

12 Terrorism, Economic Turmoil, Pandemic, Invasion, 2000 to the Present 350

Appendix Abbreviations and Acronyms 385

Index 392