Larousse Encyclopedia of Modern History from 1500 to the Present Day

by Marcel Dunan (Editor)

Other authorsHugh Trevor-Roper (Foreword)
Hardcover, 1964

Status

Available

Call number

SOC H.000

Publication

Harper & Row, Publishers (First Edition)

Pages

405

Description

Chronicles the major social, economic and political events and developments in European civilization.

The text is illustrated with 491 black-and-white photographs and illustrations, 35 coloured plates and numerous maps. A history of five centuries from the Age of Discovery (16th century) to the present day. "The book tells of man's development, this constant and often violent struggle for individualism and freedom in all parts of the world. It is a dramatic account of human affairs, one of vital interest to us who live in one of the most changeable and eruptive centuries in all history."

Collection

Barcode

3102

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1964 (Paris)

Physical description

405 p.; 11.6 inches

Rating

(1 rating; 3)

Call number

SOC H.000
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