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Description
1968 edition. Hardcover has some fading and shelf wear at edges. Dustjacket has some fading and tearing at edges. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This commemorative issue of the Britannica Book of the Year offers a captivating time capsule of 1968, a pivotal year that reshaped the course of history. Published by the esteemed Encyclopædia Britannica, this volume captures the zeitgeist of a turbulent era marked by civil rights struggles, anti-war protests, and cultural upheavals that reverberated across the globe. From the tragic assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy to the Prague Spring and the escalating Vietnam War, the book chronicles these seminal events through a wealth of articles, photographs, and illustrations. Collectors and history enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to immerse themselves in the raw emotions and seismic shifts that defined this transformative year. Beyond its historical significance, this edition also serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Encyclopædia Britannica, a venerable institution dedicated to preserving and disseminating knowledge for generations.
