A dictionary of contemporary world history cover

A dictionary of contemporary world history

by Jan Palmowski

"From Stalin to Hitler, from Afghanistan to Yugoslavia, and from globalization to the World Bank, this dictionary provides in-depth coverage of political personalities, events, movements, and ideas that have shaped World History from 1900 to the present day. Offering both fact and analysis, this reference guide is for anyone interested in current affairs, as well as for students and teachers of World History, Modern History, International Relations, Politics, and European Studies." "This book contains over 2,500 entries covering global and national political, diplomatic, and military history; extensive surveys of every country in the World, including detailed coverage of developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America; detailed analytical entries covering political and military leaders, political parties, international organizations, and acts of war; and, an internet bibliography and extensive internet references for further research"--Jacket.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?