| Description |
1 online resource (229 pages) |
| Note |
Derived from an exhibition on view at the New York Public Library. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-221). |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Landmarks of modern literature -- Nature's realm -- Protest & progress -- Colonialism & its aftermath -- Mind & spirit -- Popular culture & mass entertainment -- Women rise -- Economics & technology -- Utopias & dystopias -- War, holocaust, totalitarianism -- Optimism, joy, gentility -- Favorites of childhood and youth. |
| Access |
Use copy Restrictions unspecified MiAaHDL |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
| System Details |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
| Processing Action |
digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve MiAaHDL |
| Summary |
This volume takes readers on a thought-provoking tour of the 20th century, through the medium of the printed word. Here readers will find over 150 pivotal works organized into topical categories, reflecting themes that have informed the century. Each is introduced with a brief commentary illuminating the themes and issues the books in that section address, followed by an annotation for each title offering a brief description and a key to its significance. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Civilization, Modern -- 20th century -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions.
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United States -- Civilization -- 20th century -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions.
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Civilization, Modern -- 19th century -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions.
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United States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918 -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions.
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| Chronological Term |
1800-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Bibliography -- Exhibition catalogs.
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| Added Author |
Diefendorf, Elizabeth.
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New York Public Library.
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| Added Title |
Books of the century |
| Other Form: |
Print version: New York Public Library's books of the century. New York : Oxford University Press, 1996 0195108973 9780195108972 (DLC) 95052685 (OCoLC)33983395 |
| ISBN |
9781429415798 (electronic bk.) |
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1429415797 (electronic bk.) |
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1280529679 |
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9781280529672 |
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0195108973 |
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9780195108972 |
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