Modern Times 1970-1999: Eventful Century

by Reader's Digest Association

The tragedies, triumphs, and trends of the last three decades of the 20th century come to life in a dazzling collage of pictures and incisive, compelling narration. From the rise of the personal computer to the fall of the Berlin Wall, here are the exciting final years of our eventful century.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published March 29, 2001

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