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The Cartoon History of the Modern World, Part II: From the Bastille to Baghdad
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The Cartoon History of the Modern World, Part II: From the Bastille to Baghdad Paperback - 2009

by Larry Gonick

A master cartoonist picks up his award-winning Cartoon History of the Universe series in this complete story of the world.


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"From the Bastille to Baghdad," The Cartoon History of the World Part 2 is the conclusion (for the moment) of Larry Gonick's award-winning and bestselling annals of humankind presented in graphic novel form. Picking up after the American Revolution, where Part 1 left off, Part 2 opens with the Enlightenment and rolls across Napoleon, the fall of the Ottoman Empire, World War I and II, and all the way to our recent imbroglios in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Cartoon History of the Modern World Part 2 is a monumental, one might say "historic" achievement, at once edifying, irreverent, and wildly entertaining. Terry Jones of Monty Python said of the first volume of this series, "Obviously one of the great books of all time." And modern civilization's most recent act is no less enthralling.

From the rear cover

From celebrated artist Lary Gonick, here is the extraordinary story of the modernworld, from the French Revolution to today.

More than thirty years ago, master cartoonist and historian Larry Gonick began the epic task of creating a smart, accurate, and entertaining illustrated history of the world. In this, the fifth and final book of this beloved and critically acclaimed series, Gonick finally brings us up to the modern day.

The Cartoon History of the Modern World, Part II picks up at the Enlightenment; continues through two and a half centuries of revolution, social and economic innovation, nationalism, colonialism, scientific progress, and the abolition of slavery; and concludes in the early twenty-first century with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Essentially a college-level course in modern world history, with equal attention given to every area of the globe, Gonick's witty and engaging pages bring the past to life and put a brilliant new spin on our world. Whether you are a longtime fan or a first-time reader, this thrilling conclusion of our civilization's monumental story is not to be missed!

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  • Title The Cartoon History of the Modern World, Part II: From the Bastille to Baghdad
  • Author Larry Gonick
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Original
  • Pages 272
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher William Morrow & Company, NY
  • Date 2009-10-06
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780060760083 / 0060760087
  • Weight 1.02 lbs (0.46 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.28 x 7.32 x 0.72 in (23.57 x 18.59 x 1.83 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Modern
  • Library of Congress subjects History, Modern
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006049146
  • Dewey Decimal Code 909.080

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Citations

  • Booklist, 10/15/2009, Page 32
  • Library Journal, 01/15/2010, Page 81
  • Publishers Weekly, 10/12/2009, Page 37
  • School Library Journal, 11/01/2009, Page 143
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