{"product_id":"9780060760083","title":"The Cartoon History of the Modern World Part 2: From the Bastille to Baghdad","description":"Author: Larry Gonick\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780060760083\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Oct 2009\u003cbr\u003ePages: 272 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom celebrated artist Lary Gonick, here is the extraordinary story of the modernworld, from the French Revolution to today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cartoon History of the Modern World, Part II\u003c\/em\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47901023404190,"sku":"ING-9780060760083","price":31.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780060760083.jpg?v=1782351486","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780060760083","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}