The World Since 1945: A Complete History of Global Change from 1945 to the Present (Penguin history) by Vadney, T

Penguin Publishing Group, 1992. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

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Penguin Books. Used - Good. Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

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Penguin (Non-Classics), 1992-10-15. Paperback. Good.

US: Penguin, 1992. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. "From the origins of the post-war world to the collapse of the Soviet Bloc in the late 1980s, this masterly book offers an authoritative yet highly readable one-volume account." "The world since 1945 witnessed fundamental changes in the direction of modern history, notably the rise of the USA as a global power, the emergence of the USSR at the head of a seemingly permanent yet actually fragile alliance system, the end of colonial empire in Asia and Africa and the escalation of terrible wars in the Third World costing literally millions of lives. In this brilliantly incisive survey T. E. Vadney examines the key events - in India, Korea, Cuba, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Nicaragua, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Tiananmen Square and elsewhere - without ever neglecting the underlying trends. He explores the economic 'miracles' in Japan… Read More

Penguin Books, 1992. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 23-15-4. In Very Good Used Condition For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos And/or Video Book Overview Pankaj Mishra is one of the most promising talents of his generation, and this stunning, universally praised novel of self-discovery heralds a remarkable career. The young Brahman Samar has come to the holy city of Benares to complete his education and take the civil service exam that will determine his future. But in this city redolent of timeworn customs, where pilgrims bathe in the sacred Ganges and breathe in smoke from burning ghats along the shore, Samar is offered entirely different perspectives on his country. Miss West and her circle, indifferent to the reality around them, represent those drawn to India as a respite from the material world. And Rajesh, a sometimes violent, sometimes mystical leader of student malcontents, presents a more jaundiced view. More than merely illustrating the clash of cultures, Mishra… Read More

Anchor, 2001. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 23-16-3. In Very Good Condition. May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Edges. For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. Book Overview Pankaj Mishra Is One Of The Most Promising Talents Of His Generation, And This Stunning, Universally Praised Novel Of Self-Discovery Heralds A Remarkable Career. The Young Brahman Samar Has Come To The Holy City Of Benares To Complete His Education And Take The Civil Service Exam That Will Determine His Future. But In This City Redolent Of Timeworn Customs, Where Pilgrims Bathe In The Sacred Ganges And Breathe In Smoke From Burning Ghats Along The Shore, Samar Is Offered Entirely Different Perspectives On His Country. Miss West And Her Circle, Indifferent To The Reality Around Them, Represent Those Drawn To India As A Respite From The Material World. And Rajesh, A Sometimes Violent, Sometimes Mystical Leader Of Student Malcontents, Presents A More Jaundiced View. More Than Merely Illustrating The Clash Of Cultures,… Read More

Penguin, 1992-03-26T00:00:01Z. paperback. Acceptable. 5x1x8. Wear present.Discolouration present.Fold creasing present.Foxing.Scruff marks and small marks present on the front cover and back cover.Scruff mark present at the sides of pages.Small mark present on a few pages. Tearing present.Small stains present on front and back cover.