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The Cartoon History of the Modern World
Part II: From the Bastille to Baghdad
Author: Larry GonickIllustrator:
Retail Price: | $28.99 |
Betabooks Price | $23.19 |
ISBN: 9780060760083
Format: Paperback
Published: October 2009
Published By: Harper Collins
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Published: October 2009
Published By: Harper Collins
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Titles that are READY TO SHIP will be sent from our warehouse within 2 business days while stocks last. Click here for more details.
Product Description
More than thirty years ago, master cartoonist and historian Larry Gonick began the epic task of creating a smart, accurate, and entertaining illustrated history of the world. In this, the fifth and final book of this beloved and critically acclaimed series, Gonick finally brings us up to the modern day."The Cartoon History of the Modern World, Part II" picks up at the Enlightenment; continues through two and a half centuries of revolution, social and economic innovation, nationalism, colonialism, scientific progress, and the abolition of slavery; and concludes in the early twenty-first century with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Essentially a college-level course in modern world history, with equal attention given to every area of the globe, Gonick's witty and engaging pages bring the past to life and put a brilliant new spin on our world. Whether you are a longtime fan or a first-time reader, this thrilling conclusion of our civilization's monumental story is not to be missed