Histoire du XXe Siècle – 3-Volume Set

By Serge Bernstein & Pierre Milza
With contributions from Gisele Bernstein, Yves Gauthier, Jean Guiffan, and Olivier Milza
Published by Hatier, Paris | Softcover | French Language

This compact three-volume set offers a sweeping, accessible chronicle of the 20th century, co-authored by two of France’s most respected historians—Serge Bernstein and Pierre Milza. Those books offer a scholarly journey from the dawn of the 1900s through the early 1980s.

 Berstein, a specialist in the French Third Republic and professor at Sciences Po, is celebrated for his clear-eyed analysis and engaging style                                                        Known for his authoritative work on fascism and Italian history, Milza brings depth and clarity to this essential series, enriched by contributions from fellow scholars including Gisele Bernstein.

Included volumes:
•     1900–1939: Un Monde Déstabilisé (Hatier, Sept 1986) 433 pages 
•     1939–1953: La Guerre et la Reconstruction (Hatier, Sept 1985)  318 pages
•     1953 à nos jours: La Croissance et la Crise (Hatier, Sept 1987) 514 pages

Details:
•     Format: Softcover, pocket-sized
•     Dimensions: 7.5" x 4.875" (19 x 12.5 cm)
•     Language: French
•     Condition: Gently used vintage copies with light shelf wear. A few passages are underlined in pencil and can be erased if desired. The first page bears the name of the original owner—Elisabeth—who studied at the Sorbonne and marked her books with care.
•     Provenance: Acquired during university studies in Paris, these volumes carry the quiet charm of academic life in the Latin Quarter.
•     Ideal for: Students, collectors, Francophiles, and lovers of 20th-century history

 A perfect addition to your library, coffee table, or gift list—these volumes are as informative as they are charming.

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