• Published by Lucent Books

Genocide, intentional nuclear destruction, world war -- what inspired such atrocities and what was left in their wake? How Did It Happen? investigates these questions and others as it probes some of the major turning points in the course of modern history. Encouraging readers to develop interpretive and critical thinking skills, this new series from Lucent Books® combines primary source materials, full-color images, expert opinions and narrative explanation of the causes and effects of key economic, political and militaristic events in 20th century history.

Continuing in the high-quality tradition of Lucent Books®, How Did It Happen? is an illustrated series with a strong focus on both context and user-friendly organization. Developed for research as well as casual reading, each volume in this important series features:

• Primary source material from speeches, letters and diaries
• Photographs, both historical and contemporary
• Views and experiences of people who participated in the events
• Opinions from professional historians explaining why events happened the way they did
• Chronology placing information in context
• Bibliography suggesting further reading
• Glossary
• Index
• And more