Twentieth-Century Europe

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Now in its fourth edition, Twentieth-Century Europe is a highly readable and engaging narrative account of modern European history. Placing Europe in a global context, this popular textbook provides a concise overview of the major events, figures, and movements that shaped the European continent from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day. Readers explore key themes such as the slow unraveling of European dominance of the world, the emergence of the United States as a major influence on Europe, and competing approaches to political, economic, and social questions. Discussions of intellectual and cultural trends, including major European artistic movements in literature, visual arts, music, film, and popular culture, are integrated throughout the text. This edition offers an extensive revision of all chapters, including new and updated content on Brexit, terrorist attacks across Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the rise of right-wing parties in Italy and Hungary, and much more. Suitable for both traditional and non-traditional courses, Twentieth-Century Europe, Fourth Edition is an ideal textbook for upper-level high school and undergraduate history classes, and an excellent introduction to modern European history for general readers with an interest in the subject.