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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis dictionary covers the history of Moldova in concise entries on political, economic, social, cultural, religious, and linguistic aspects of the country. These consist of people, places, institutions, and events, with a chronology, introduction on the country's characteristics, and history also provided. The second edition aims to give basic data about Moldova in an accessible format. It contains more entries than the previous one, such as political and social-economic developments that have occurred since 2000 and articles on cultural, artistic, and political individuals, and those who have received international reputation. Appendices list chairpersons of the country's legislative bodies, prime ministers, and presidents. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2007 *
Libraries that serve large programs in Eastern European history or politics will also want to keep the 1st edition in their collections along with the new one. * American Reference Books Annual, March 2008 *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Editor's Foreword Part 2 Preface Part 3 Acknowledgments Part 4 Reader's Note Part 5 Acronyms and Abbreviations Part 6 Maps Part 7 Chronology Part 8 Introduction Part 9 THE DICTIONARY Part 10 Appendix A: Chairpersons of Moldova's Legislative Bodies Part 11 Appendix B: Presidents of Moldova Part 12 Appendix C: Prime Ministers of Moldova Part 13 Bibliography Part 14 About the Authors
