Troubled World
4 total works
Examines the history of South Africa, the forces that led to the development of the system of apartheid, and the dedicated efforts of the many people whose sacrifices led to the eventual downfall of this inequitous system.
Describes the work of the United Nations, historical reasons for its development, effects of the Cold War on UN peacekeeping efforts, and modern and future uses of UN peacekeeping forces.
This new series provides a thorough account of 20th Century conflicts, whilst supplying more than just a straightforward narrative. Each book tackles a different conflict and examines the effect on ordinary people, provides biographies of the leading figures involved and examines media coverage. Includes: photos and maps; timeline; glossary and index; other resources such as web sites, contact details of organisations, list of further reading.
This new series provides a thorough account of 20th Century conflicts, whilst supplying more than just a straightforward narrative. Each book tackles a different conflict and examines the effect on ordinary people, provides biographies of the leading figures involved and examines media coverage. Includes: photos and maps; timeline; glossary and index; other resources such as web sites, contact details of organisations, list of further reading.