The Twenties (Day By Day) (2 volume set) [Hardcover]

Rodney P. Carlisle (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up—The 11-page introduction to this detailed work offers a succinct, U.S./European-centered overview of the decade that "seemed in many ways to represent the true beginnings of the 20th century." Each chapter represents a year and is divided into "Monthly Summary" and "Daily Chronologies," with the time period indicated at the top of the page. Information on each month and then on each day is subdivided according to 10 headings that include "World Affairs"; "Africa & The Middle East"; "The Americas"; "U.S. Politics & Social Issues"; "U.S. Foreign Policy & Affairs, Defense"; and "Culture, Leisure & Lifestyle," though the information focuses on Europe, the Americas, and the United States. These paragraphs include from one to several events per heading, separated by ellipses. While some events are notable, one wonders why others are included, such as, "A school teacher in Rome, Italy tries to rob a statue of St. Peter in the Vatican of its tiara, robes and ornaments." There are some typos. The extensive index lists all daily entries and refers to columns as well as page numbers. While this work has some flaws, it has use as a ready-reference tool.—Tina Hudak, St. Albans School for Boys, Washington, DC
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1184 pages
• Publisher: Facts on File; 1 edition (April 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816071837
• ISBN-13: 978-0816071838
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.6 x 3.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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