The Day That Shocked the World

Author: [British] Hugo G. Dorien / Liu Na
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The problem faced by historians is that they must record many events happening simultaneously. I had to imitate the skill of a juggler tossing several small balls in the air at once. I made the history of each region take turns being tossed up and then falling. When discussing the history of a specific region, I was not overly the continuity of regional history, allowing the world history to form a whole roughly in chronological order. The river of history is unbroken, but the events that determine its course—ranging from major breakthroughs in science and technology to assassinations and rebellions—often occur in a single day, moment, or even instant. This book is adapted from a 12-episode television series by the British BBC company, telling the fascinating stories behind some of the most important days in history. It includes a wealth of eyewitness accounts, personal diaries, and letters. From a broad perspective of grand history, the book narrates and analyzes a series of pivotal events that shaped the course of human history. It brings you thrilling historical tales, such as the birth of nuclear power, the history of flight, and the rise and fall of communism.