Cover of Life: Our Century in Pictures for Young People

Life: Our Century in Pictures for Young People

Drawing from LIFE magazine, this text chronicles the 20th century through a collection of photographs. Over 350 images show the triumphs and disasters, the social progress and setbacks, and the heroes and villains who have brought us to the 21st century.

Subject
history
Setting
20th century
Audience
childrens
Length
medium · 232 pages

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