Another outstanding work by Australia's most eminent historian....
It is a great book.
*Henry Thornton*
Blainey's style is...the kind that George Orwell said was his
ideal: 'transparent as a windowpane.'
*Claremont Review of Books*
Blainey has lived through wars and seen their fruits–invention as
well as destruction. [His book] holds good and evil in balance.
*The Age*
Blainey's ability to weave diverse elements together [makes] A
Short History of the 20th Century so inviting.
*California Bookwatch*
This newest tome is a good read. Baliney writes for the
general-interest reader, curious about our world. But amateur
history buffs won't be disappointed.
*Salt Lake Tribune*
Packing 100 years of world events and personalities into one book
is a monumental task. Geoffrey Blainey does it.
*Oklahoman*
A breakneck tour of a very busy century.
*Globe and Mail*
Writing with great sophistication and grace, Blainey weaves
together the momentous events of the 20th century.
*The Christian Century*
Blaine covers this all in 27 succinct chapters...To present an
engaging, illuminating, terse history of the 20th century as
Blainey has done is a considerable accomplishment. Highly
recommended.
*CHOICE*
With great sophistication and grace, Blainey weaves together the
momentous events of the 20th century.
*The Christian Century*
His descriptive narratives are effective in helping readers to
visualize certain periods of the century.
*Journal of World History*
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