The Long Sixties

The Long SixtiesExplore the radical transformations of an era with *The Long Sixties*, a must have book for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. This engaging text provides a comprehensive overview of the impactful political, social, and cultural developments from the immediate aftermath of World War II through the dynamic social movements of the 1960s such as civil rights, women's rights, and Chicano rights. Readers will gain insights into pivotal events

Explore the radical transformations of an era with *The Long Sixties*, a must-have book for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. This engaging text provides a comprehensive overview of the impactful political, social, and cultural developments from the immediate aftermath of World War II through the dynamic social movements of the 1960s such as civil rights, women's rights, and Chicano rights. Readers will gain insights into pivotal events including the Cold War's early years, the Vietnam War protests, and the Watergate scandal that marked the end of this tumultuous decade.

This well-researched, brand new edition (ISBN: 9780470673638) published in 2016 by John Wiley & Sons Inc (US) spans 216 pages, filled with informative timelines that guide readers through the fast-paced succession of key historical episodes and their significant overlaps. Affordably priced and suitable for students and history buffs, *The Long Sixties* is the perfect resource for understanding how past events shape our contemporary world. Enhance your understanding of this pivotal time period with a detached yet lively exploration that makes complex historical narratives accessible.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780470673638
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 216


Description:
The Long Sixties is a concise and engaging treatment of the major political, social, and cultural developments of this tumultuous period


A comprehensive yet concise overview that offers coverage of a variety of topics, from the beginnings of the Cold War shortly after World War II, through the civil rights, women™s, and Chicano civil rights movements, to Watergate, an event that transpired in 1974 but capped the śLong Sixties.ť

A detached and unprejudiced look at this turbulent decade, that is both lively and revelatory

Timelines are included to help students understand how particular episodes transpired in quick succession, and how topics intertwined and overlapped

Nicely complemented by Brian Ward™s The 1960s: A Documentary Reader (Wiley-Blackwell, 2009), The Long Sixties book matches the documentary reader chapter-by-chapter in theme and periodization