A Short History of the Twentieth Century Author:Geoffrey Blainey Geoffrey Blainey's talent for identifying the telling detail, the crucial event, the key personality makes for masterful storytelling, and his interest ranges wide over the fields of human activity- not only major transformations but also the everyday experiences of people around the world. Another outstanding work by Australia's most eminent... more » historian.... A great book. John Hayman, Henry Thornton.« less