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The Present Era: 1700-2000

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Find good history books for kids on the Present Era with the help of this reading list. The best books in both fiction & nonfiction are organized chronologically, along with a short book review. For other time periods, please see our main World History Reading List.

Most of our book recommendations are arranged chronologically, but in some areas they are also grouped topically. Each book is linked to one of our affiliates so you can see pictures & further description.

Choose from the options below to find the book that best meets your needs. Books are arranged in chronological order, with World Wars I and II on their own page.

1700 - 1750
books on famous Musicians, Peter the Great, European culture, John Wesley, Prince Charles

1750 - 1800
books on Marie Antoinette, John Newton, the French Revolution

1800 - 1850
the Industrial Revolution, Victorian England, Zulu kingdom, Japan's isolationism, Florence Nightingale

1850 - 1900
books on building the Statue of Liberty, foundation of Salvation Army, American immigration

1900 - 1950
books on Henry Ford, Albert Einstein, Anastasia, Hindenburg disaster, Korean War

World Wars

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