{"product_id":"the-cartoon-history-of-the-modern-world-part-ii-from-the-bastille-to-baghdad-paperback","title":"The Cartoon History of the Modern World, Part II: From the Bastille to Baghdad - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLarry Gonick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From the Bastille to Baghdad,\" \u003cem\u003eThe Cartoon History of the World Part 2 \u003c\/em\u003eis the conclusion (for the moment) of Larry Gonick's award-winning and bestselling annals of humankind presented in graphic novel form. Picking up after the American Revolution, where Part 1 left off, Part 2 opens with the Enlightenment and rolls across Napoleon, the fall of the Ottoman Empire, World War I and II, and all the way to our recent imbroglios in Iraq and Afghanistan. \u003cem\u003eThe Cartoon History of the Modern World Part 2 \u003c\/em\u003eis a monumental, one might say \"historic\" achievement, at once edifying, irreverent, and wildly entertaining. Terry Jones of Monty Python said of the first volume of this series, \u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003eObviously one of the great books of all time.\" And modern civilization's most recent act is no less enthralling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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--K. Thor Jensen, author of Red Eye, Black Eye\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 9.28 x 7.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978169778477,"sku":"9780060760083","price":24.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/OGY2ZURibjZueTRTTUhhUEhIU25wZz09.webp?v=1775800809","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-cartoon-history-of-the-modern-world-part-ii-from-the-bastille-to-baghdad-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}