pThe sixth edition of this bestselling book takes students on a journey through the 20th century and provides a clear overview of the key events which have shaped modern world history. pUnrivalled in its broad coverage, it br- Surveys binternational relations and warb, from 1900 to the present daybr- Examines the brise and fall of fascism and communismb around the globebr- Explores the binternational affairs of the major superpowersb the USA, RussiaUSSR and Chinabr- Assesses the bexperience of decolonizationb in India, Africa and Latin Americabr- Unpicks bglobal issuesb, including economic crises and population increase pChapters feature maps, diagrams and end-of-chapter questions to support and reinforce understanding. This new edition has been updated to take account of new scholarship, and provide a more global approach to key chapters in modern world history. Key changes include br- New material on the bSecond World War, bbeginning with the outbreak of war between China and Japan,