The Twentieth Century in 30 Seconds

You probably know, or think you know, quite a bit about the 20th century - you may have even lived through it a little - which means you've heard of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the double helix of DNA, or the crash of Wall Street. But even for people who experienced these events, the 20th century was the fastest passing in history. So refresh your memory with the concise articles from the book that tell about all the key events of the century - from «Sputnik» to Stonewall.
«The 20th Century in 30 Seconds» presents a unique approach to modern history, a compressed retelling of 100 years of innovation and art, politics and conflicts, triumphs and catastrophes, presented in 50 snapshots that offer a quick definition of how the world spins and evolves. Discover which events defined the historical period and why. From the Red Army to Black Monday, from Woodstock to the World Wide Web, our book is the fastest way to travel through time.
Jonathan T. Reynolds is a professor of history at Northern Kentucky University, USA. He is a Fulbright Scholar and has received the Aggrey Award for academic achievement and the Milburn Outstanding Professor Award. He is the author of several books, including «Africa in World History» (co-authored with Eric Gilbert), «Sovereignty and Struggle: Africa and Africans in the Era of the 'Cold War'». He teaches courses on African history, the history of imperialism, world history, the history of food, and historical methodology.