The Roots and Consequences of 20th-Century Warfare: Conflicts that Shaped the Modern World

Conflicts That Shaped the Modern World

Nonfiction, History, Military, World War I, Modern, 20th Century, World War II

• Author: Spencer C. Tucker
• ISBN: 9781610698023
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication: September 6, 2016
• Imprint: ABC-CLIO
• Language: English

This unique reference book introduces readers to the causes and effects of the 20th century's most significant conflicts—and explains how the impact of these conflicts still resonates today.

• Supplies introductory essays that provide detailed overviews of each conflict, as well as an in-depth look at the causes and consequences of these critical 20th-century events

• Enables students to improve their critical thinking by helping them to identify, analyze, and evaluate the relationships among multiple historical causes and effects

• Offers clear, accessible coverage of key 20th-century conflicts, such as the Irish Civil War, the Spanish Civil War, African Independence Wars, the Iran-Iraq War, and others