Book details
The 1960s
Description
The 1960s was a time of political and social upheaval, with the Cuban Missile Crisis, Civil Rights, the Vietnam War and student riots in Europe and the USA. It was also the time of the Cultural Revolution in China, Beatlemania, the moon landing and Woodstock. This book describes these and many other world-changing events that occurred during this decade.Part of the series Dates of a Decade, each title looks at the key dates that helped shape history during a particular decade in the 20th century. As well as describing landmark events, the books examine their causes and consequences and include contemporary newspaper reports and eyewitness accounts.
Age
13-17
Text complexity
expert
Length
96 pages
Why to read
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the political and social upheavals that defined the era, including the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the counterculture revolution.
- Explore the cultural innovations of the 1960s, from the British Invasion in music to the groundbreaking advancements in film and art.
- Learn about the significant figures who shaped the decade, such as Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, and the Beatles, and understand their lasting impact on modern society.
- Examine the technological and scientific progress made during the 1960s, including the space race culminating in the moon landing, which continues to inspire the field of space exploration today.