European Political Facts of the Twentieth Century [Hardcover]

This new edition of the well established European Political Facts provides a wide-ranging and comprehensive work of reference on Europe in the twentieth century. There are sections on heads of state and ministers, elections, political parties, constitutions, wars and treaties, among many others. The end result provides an invaluable compendium for students, academics, journalists and researchers. 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 twenty-five years ago is an indispensable acquisition for all those studying twentieth-century Europe.Preface International Organizations Heads of State Parliaments Ministers Elections Political Parties Justice Defence and Treaties Dependencies Population New Countries Glossary of Terms Index

`It would be necessary to consult long runs of many reference works to obtain the vast amount of information and statistics which is so clearly set out in this fascinating new compilation.' - International Affairs

`Chris Cook and John Paxton, two experienced compilers of data on economic and political matters, have produced a very useful collection of information about the affairs of Europe.' - Roger Morgan, New Europe

'...adds new features and countries to what has already been a strong resource for more than 25 years.' - Frank L. Wilson, American Reference Books Annual

CHRIS COOK was a Visiting Research Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Among his best-known books on modern Britain are Britain in the Depression (co-authored with John Stevenson), and A Short History of the Liberal Party, 1900-1997. Among his reference books are A Dictionary of Historical Terms and What Happened Where (co-authored with lq