Synopses & Reviews
This new edition of the now well-established
European Political Facts provides a wide-ranging and comprehensive work of reference on Europe in the 20th century. There are sections on heads of state and ministers, elections, political parties, constitutions, wars, and treaties, among many others (updated to January 1, 2000. Recent events, from developments in the European Union to conflicts in the Balkans, receive full attention. This latest edition of a pioneering reference work first published 25 years ago is an indispensable acquisition for all those studying 20th-century Europe.
Review
...adds new features and countries to what has already been a strong resource for more than 25 years.
-American Reference Books Annual, Frank L. Wilson
About the Author
Chris Cook is Visiting Research Fellow, London School of Economics.
John Paxton was the editor of The Statesman's Year-Book from 1969 until 1990 and has written many books on European Affairs.
Table of Contents
International Organizations * Heads of State * Parliaments * Ministers * Elections * Political Parties * Justice * Defence and Treaties * Dependencies * Population * New Countries
International Organizations * Heads of State * Parliaments * Ministers * Elections * Political Parties * Justice * Defence and Treaties * Dependencies * Population * New Countries