The Cartoon History of the Modern World Part 1

From Columbus to the U.S. Constitution

by Larry Gonick

On Sale: 12/26/2006

The Cartoon History of the Modern World Part 1

From Columbus to the U.S. Constitution

by Larry Gonick

On Sale: 12/26/2006

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About the Book

The Cartoon History of the Modern World is a wickedly funny take on modern history. It is essentially a complete and up–to–date course in college level Modern World History, but presented as a graphic novel. In an engaging and humorous graphic style, Larry Gonick covers the history, personalities and big topics that have shaped our universe over the past five centuries, including the Industrial Revolution, the American Revolution, the Russian Revolution, the evolution of political, social, economic, and scientific thought, Communism, Fascism, Nazism, the Cold War, Globalization––and much more.

Volume I of the Cartoon History of the Modern World picks up from Gonick's award winning Cartoon History of the Universe Series. That series began with the Big Bang and ended with Christopher Columbus sailing for the New World. This book starts off with peoples that Columbus "discovered" and ends with the U.S. Revolution.

Critical Praise

"I first discovered your Cartoon History series when I was in fifth grade. I was hooked. My mom noticed my interest in history, and she asked if I would be interested in competing in the National History Bee. To prepare, I didn’t study. I didn’t read textbooks or historical studies. Instead, I just kept reading your books, over and over again, and I found myself leading most of the rounds. By the end of the night, I had earned a spot in the national stage of the Bee." — Freshman, Brown University

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780060760045
  • ISBN 10: 0060760044
  • Imprint: William Morrow Paperbacks
  • On Sale: 12/26/2006
  • Pages: 272
  • List Price:26.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : HISTORY / General
  • BISAC2 : STUDY AIDS / Study Guides
  • BISAC3 : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Reference
  • BISAC4 : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Nonfiction / History

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