The texts of fifty documents that have influenced major developments in the history of the world in the first half of the twentieth-century are presented in a convenient form. Many of the documents have been reproduced in full to retain the essential thought, and brief
introductions to each one explain the background and importance of the selection. By criticizing, analyzing, and interpreting the basic sources presented here, the student will develop an enlarged perspective, power of reasoning, and discriminating understanding of recent history. |
