"World History On File [trademark], Second Edition, Volume 4: The 20th Century" covers all the major events in world history in the last century. It presents the triumphs of democracy as well as the scourges of totalitarianism and ethnic violence, and explores the breakup of the old world order and enduring problems of poverty and environmental degradation. For this edition, the pages have been brought up to date with the most recent developments and statistical data, covering events, organizations, and key players that have defined the 20th century and early years of the 21st century. Presenting a lively look at key moments and players in recent history, this updated volume is a valuable resource for teachers and students.