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4.0 out of 5 stars
A remarkable look at the dentury that was.
Eleven noted authors of nonfiction for young adults provide essays examining facets of life in the twentieth century, taking a look at science fiction predictionsin 1900, transportation, sports, women and civil rights.While chronological history provides a framework for looking at history, tthese essays add flesh and bon and a perspective.
Published on September 11, 2000 by Dr. R. W. Barber
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting compilation from some informative perspectives
Giblin selected some pretty good writers to review the 20th century. What he ended up with was an informative volume with sections here and there that summarized the century so well and so succinctly that it becomes obvious that the author put a great deal of time and research into analyzing that particular slice of American life. The book is at least worth skimming...
Published on December 12, 2009 by S. G. Fortosis
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting compilation from some informative perspectives,
By S. G. Fortosis "Amazon author&seeyourselfinpr... (North Port, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Century That Was: Reflections on the Last One Hundred Years (Hardcover)
Giblin selected some pretty good writers to review the 20th century. What he ended up with was an informative volume with sections here and there that summarized the century so well and so succinctly that it becomes obvious that the author put a great deal of time and research into analyzing that particular slice of American life. The book is at least worth skimming through for those occasional gems of revelation and insight.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A remarkable look at the dentury that was.,
By Dr. R. W. Barber (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Century That Was: Reflections on the Last One Hundred Years (Hardcover)
Eleven noted authors of nonfiction for young adults provide essays examining facets of life in the twentieth century, taking a look at science fiction predictionsin 1900, transportation, sports, women and civil rights.While chronological history provides a framework for looking at history, tthese essays add flesh and bon and a perspective.
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The Century That Was: Reflections on the Last One Hundred Years by James Giblin (Hardcover - May 1, 2000)
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