{"product_id":"the-cartoon-history-of-the-modern-world-part-ii-from-the-bastille-to-baghdad-9780060760083","title":"The Cartoon History of the Modern World, Part II: From the Bastille to Baghdad","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Larry Gonick\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Harper Paperbacks\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Harper Paperbacks\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Nonfiction - History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom celebrated artist Lary Gonick, here is the extraordinary story of the modernworld, from the French Revolution to today.\u003c\/p\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":"Harper Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45086872404119,"sku":"9780060760083","price":1675.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780060760083.webp?v=1767266315","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-cartoon-history-of-the-modern-world-part-ii-from-the-bastille-to-baghdad-9780060760083","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}