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Life : our century in pictures / edited by Richard B. Stolley ; deputy editor and writer, Tony Chiu.

Our century in pictures (other title)
Stolley, Richard B. (Added Author). Chiu, Tony. (Added Author). Stolley, Richard B., (editor.).

Summary:

Drawing from Life magazine and the greatest photo archives of our time, this book chronicles our century by way of an unparalleled collection of photographs.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0316815896
  • ISBN: 9780316815895
  • ISBN: 0821226339
  • ISBN: 9780821226339
  • Physical Description: vii, 423 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
  • Edition: 1st edition
  • Publisher: Boston : Little, Brown, and Company, 1999.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"A Bulfinch Press book".
"The book spans the century in nine epochs. Each is introduced with an essay by a notable historical commentator"--Jacket.
Includes editor's note: Dust bowls and other dreams (p. vi-vii).
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes index to pictures (pages 420-423).
Formatted Contents Note:
1900-1913: Across the Threshold -- 1914-1919: The War to End All Wars -- 1920-1929: All That Glitters -- 1930-1939: Empty Pockets -- 1940-1945: World on Fire -- 1946-1963: Spreading the Wealth -- 1964-1975: Dissent and Disobedience -- 1976-1992: A Global Burst of Freedom -- 1993-1999: OurFuture.com.
Subject: Civilization, Modern > 20th century.
History, Modern > 20th century.
Twentieth century > Pictorial works.
Civilization, Modern > 20th century > Pictorial works.
Genre: Documentary photographs.
Illustrated works.

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  • 3 of 3 copies available at Harnett County Library.

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Harnett County Main Library 909.82 Lif (Text) 33630002973969 Adult Nonfiction Available -

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