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Book SynopsisThis is an annually updated presentation of each sovereign country in Nordic, Central and Southeastern Europe, past and present. It is organized by individual chapters for each country and presents a complete and authoritative overview of each region's geography, people, history, political system, constitution, parliament, parties, political leaders, and elections. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students.Now in its 17th edition, the content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student and library budgets.
Trade ReviewThis is the seventeenth edition of this tome, part of the nine-volume World Today Series 2017-2018 from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. It focuses on the historic, social, economic, political, and cultural history of the twenty-five countries that comprise the Nordic, Central, and southeastern areas of Europe. They include: Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Kaliningrad, Denmark, Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Romania. The volume includes many black-and-white photographs and extensive maps of these countries at various times throughout history. Updated annually, an extensive bibliography and listing of websites is included. This reference book and its companion volumes provide up-to-date research on all of the countries in the world, and are a trustworthy and valuable addition to any academic library's reference section. * American Reference Books Annual *
