"Francis Dashwood, 15th Baron le Despencer (December 1708? 11 December 1781) was an English rake and politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer (1762?1763) and founder of the Hellfire Club."--Wikipedia.

Illustrated history text guided by the VCE study design for twentieth century history. Chapters 1-6 cover Unit 1, 1900-1945; and Chapters 7-10 comprise Unit 2, since 1945. Documents all the major political, social and cultural events of the 20th century. Also includes an insight into many of the individuals who shaped these events. Integrated with the text are contemporary photographs, maps and illustrations. Contemporary documents are supported by exercises. Includes a bibliography and index.