Contemporary World History
Part I: NEW WORLD IN THE MAKING. 1. The Rise Of Industrial Society In The West. 2. The High Tide Of Imperialism: Africa And Asia In An Era Of Western Dominance. 3. Shadows Over The Pacific: East Asia Under Challenge. Reflection: Part I. Part II: CULTURES IN COLLISION. 4. War And Revolution: World War I And Its Aftermath. 5. Nationalism, Revolution, And Dictatorship: Africa, Asia, And Latin America From 1919 To 1939. 6. The Crisis Deepens: The Outbreak Of World War II. Reflection: Part II. Part III: ACROSS THE IDEOLOGICAL DIVIDE. 8. The United States, Canada, And Latin America. 9. Brave New World: The Rise And Fall Of Communism In The Soviet Union And Eastern Europe. 10. Postwar Europe: On The Path To Unity? 11. Toward The Pacific Century? Japan And The Little Tigers Reflection: Part III. Part IV: THIRD WORLD RISING. 12 The East Is Red: China Under Communism. 13 Nationalism Triumphant: The Emergence Of Independent States In South And Southeast Asia. 14 Emerging Africa. 15. Ferment In The Middle East. Reflection: Part IV Part V: THE NEW MILLENIUM. 16. Constructing A New World Order. Suggested Reading. Index