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Modern Times

The World from the Twenties to the Nineties

by Paul Johnson · 1992 · 880 pages

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About This Book

A comprehensive analysis of world history from the end of the First World War through the late 20th century. Johnson explores the impact of intellectual theories like Einstein’s relativity and Freudianism on global politics, tracing the rise of totalitarian regimes and the evolution of modern democratic states. The narrative focuses on the consequences of moral relativism and the role of individual actors in shaping the century's most pivotal events.

Book Details

Published

1992

Pages

880

Language

en

ISBN

9780060922832

Awards & Recognition

New York Times Best Book of the Year (1983)

Audiobook Available

37h 54m
Narrated by Wanda McCaddon

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