The History of the Modern Worldis a concise yet comprehensive overview of the years from 1900 to the present, chronicled in a treasure trove of over 1,000 striking images and authoritative text. From the death of Queen Victoria and two World Wars to the World Trade Center attack, the election of Barack Obama, and the pageantry of Britain's recent royal wedding, here are the major events, technological advances, and people--politicians, scientists, soldiers, artists--that shaped the world.